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Thank you for visiting the Managing Your Risk: Pain Medications and Ulcers Web site. Here you will find news of a recent national survey of Americans age 55+ with chronic pain as well as helpful information and resources about reducing the risk of NSAID-related ulcers.
An estimated one in five Americans suffers from chronic pain and many of these people depend on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to help manage their pain. NSAIDs include both over-the-counter and prescription medications like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. While these medications are effective in helping to relieve pain, continuous use may increase the risk of stomach ulcers. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, NSAID use is the second major cause of stomach ulcers. In the US, it is estimated that gastrointestinal complications caused by NSAIDs result in more than 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,500 deaths annually. |
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While awareness of NSAID ulcers appears to be high, perception of individual risk may not be. A recent national study of U.S. adults age 55+ with chronic pain found that while nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of those surveyed know that stomach ulcers are a common side effect of certain pain medications, less than one-third (31 percent) perceive themselves to be at moderate or high risk for developing one over the next 10 years.
You may be at risk for an NSAID ulcer if you are:
Not all ulcers cause physical symptoms, so it’s important to talk with your doctor if think you are at risk for an NSAID ulcer. If your doctor feels you may be at risk, there are medications that can be prescribed along with your pain medications to reduce your risk. |
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