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A member asked:

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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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Can lead to ulcers: NSAIDS can cause ulcers with prolonged use. Advil (ibuprofen) is in the category of NSAIDS.

Dr Dominguez agreed

Answered 3/1/2015

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