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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort After Taking Diclofenac Sodium?

I have been experiencing abdominal discomfort and blood in my stool. I have been prescribed and taking 75 mg of diclofenac sodium 2x daily and meta alone 800 mg once at bedtime. These are taken with food although this last week, due to work, my meals have been light. Could these drugs be causing my abdominal symptoms? And/ or do I need to be seen by a doctor?
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for asking. I understand your concrrn.
Taking diclophenac pill on empty stomach is likely to irritation of gastric lining to cause abdominal discomfort &also constipatjon/blood in stools.
Try to take the medicines after food only. Avoid spicy or fried food,alcohol. Drink lot of water (10-12 glasses in a day) have ample fibers (salads,veges &fruits) in diet .can take pills of Rranitidine for time being &continue with yiur treating doctor's consultation.
Infection of bowels need to be looked for&anal fissure or piles need to be excluded/iagnosed &treated specifically- if the bleeding persists .consult yiur treating doctor.
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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort After Taking Diclofenac Sodium?

Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concrrn. Taking diclophenac pill on empty stomach is likely to irritation of gastric lining to cause abdominal discomfort &also constipatjon/blood in stools. Try to take the medicines after food only. Avoid spicy or fried food,alcohol. Drink lot of water (10-12 glasses in a day) have ample fibers (salads,veges &fruits) in diet .can take pills of Rranitidine for time being &continue with yiur treating doctor s consultation. Infection of bowels need to be looked for&anal fissure or piles need to be excluded/iagnosed &treated specifically- if the bleeding persists .consult yiur treating doctor. Thanks.