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Have Degenerative Arthritis In Back. Will Ibuprofen Cause Gastric Problem?
Question: I had gastritis 9 years ago from taking too much ibuprofen after foot surgery. I have degenerative arthritis in my back and would like to take ibuprofen or aleve for the pain. Can I take ibuprofen without causing gastritis again?
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Dear Madam,
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Well looking into your problem it is possible that you might get gastritis again after taking ibuprofen , no way it can be said that you will not get this problem again because you have a tendency for this .
You can take some precautions like keeping the food bland rather than spicy , decreasing tea and coffee intake and addition of a proton pump inhibitor like pantaprazole half an hour before breakfast after due consultation with your treating doctor which will solve your problem .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could I get gastritis from taking ibuprofen once or twice a week?
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back .
Well I dont think taking medicine once or twice a week will not lead to any problem. But in case you have it you can take the medicine as I advised you earlier.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there something I should take before taking ibuprofen to coat my stomach--like pepto bismol, crackers, etc.?
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
It may affect the efficacy of ibuprofen so better not take it .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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