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I'm getting my belly button pierced at two o'clock today, but i took 1500mg of ibuprofen last night at 9:30pm. is my blood still thin from it?

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Yes: You should avoid NSAIDs like Ibuprofen for a week or two prior to a surgical procedure.

Answered 12/1/2016

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Found some blood in my urine but CT scan of abdomen was back normal. Slight pain on & off from the trauma & muscle spasms? Is ibuprofen OK?

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Lower abdomen feels bloated/full, lower back L/R hurts, urination is minor and slow - no blood, had chills- warm and cold. Tried moving around and using ibuprofen to help with pain- hasnt worked so its uncomfortable. Should I be concerned?

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Last two months, stool change. Soft stools with some mucous, urgent need to go. Go 2-3 in morning. Some pain, Advil quells. Took Imodium, (loperamide) haven't gone for two days. Puffy left side of belly button.

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I took 600mg of ibuprofen on an empty stomach. The next morning had maroon streaks of blood mixed stool. Could I have damaged the stomach from 1 dose?

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56 years old woman, stomach virus went to ER did blood work all normal except my alk.Pho is 161 i was taking ibuprofen should I worry?

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