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My friend accidentaly took too many advil (ibuprofen) three days ago and ever since then has had severe stabbing pain in her abdoman. what could this be?

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Dr. Chris Hawley answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain: This should be evaluated by a physician. If related to the advil (ibuprofen), (ibuprofen) this could be gastritis or an ulcer. There's also a possibility this has nothing to do with the advil (ibuprofen).

Answered 12/20/2012

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