Abstract
Medications such as ibuprofen and naprosyn, also known as NSAIDs, have known possible toxic effects involving the small and large intestine. These range from intestinal inflammation or stricturing, iron-deficiency anemia, and even bleeding or perforation. As you can see, this is quite similar to what is seen with active IBD. NSAIDs can injure the intestinal mucosa, and their absorption into the blood stream can worsen inflammation.
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Naik, A. (2015). Why Can’t I Take My NSAIDs Any Longer? Avoiding Meds That May Cause a Flare. In: Stein, D., Shaker, R. (eds) Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14072-8_29
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