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I took an advil (ibuprofen) last night and i woke up with pain in my stomach it feels like someone is poking me should i be worried?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be: A gastritis from advil (ibuprofen). Try some antacids and stay away from nsaids

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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