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How to cure a stomach pain cause by ibuprofen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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May need to stop: You may need to stop the ibuprofen. Taking probiotics (polystrain, controlled release) may help to replenish flora that has been stripped and hasten recovery.

Answered 4/7/2016

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