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I fell on the ice into my side. i'm pretty sure i bruised my ribs. pain is manageable with advil (ibuprofen), (ibuprofen) but not really without. is prolonged advil (ibuprofen) use bad?
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Can lead to ulcers: NSAIDS can cause ulcers with prolonged use. Advil (ibuprofen) is in the category of NSAIDS.
Answered 3/1/2015
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