Many use ibuprofen without a second thought, but it has hidden risks. Discover why talking to your doctor first matters. Are ...
When people think of harmful pain medications, opioids are often the first drugs that come to mind. The damage these medications can cause has been the topic of news segments, magazine articles, and ...
The spectrum of disease activity associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ranges from chronically active disease, to intermittent flares, to long-term quiescence. Because IBD flare-ups may ...
NSAIDs have been linked to an increased risk of serious heart conditions. People over age 65 with preexisting heart disease who take NSAIDs for a long time have the highest risk. Nonsteroidal ...
Ibuprofen may increase symptoms of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). If a person with GERD needs to take pain relief medication, their doctor can advise on suitable alternatives. Ibuprofen is a ...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids (see Corticosteroid Therapy) can be useful for acute pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In osteoarthritis, studies have ...