Gastrointestinal effects of NSAIDs

Difficulties in detection and management

Starr P. Pearson Dr Pearson is assistant professor of medicine, section of general internal medicine, and Dr Kelberman is assistant professor of medicine, section of gastroenterology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

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Ira Kelberman Dr Pearson is assistant professor of medicine, section of general internal medicine, and Dr Kelberman is assistant professor of medicine, section of gastroenterology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are well tolerated by the vast majority of patients. In a significant minority, however, gastrointestinal side effects may result in serious complications. Because these complications may be asymptomatic, physicians prescribing NSAIDs must weigh the analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits of the drugs against their potential for causing adverse outcomes. In this article, the authors focus on the more common effects of the medications on the upper gastrointestinal tract.

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