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I got constipation after using ibuprofen for three days, what is the cause ?is it treatable? i read that it damages the small intestine and i'm worry
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Prostaglandins may: play a role in your constipation, and the fact that ibuprofen lowers them. Stop using ibuprofen and the constipation will stop.Ibuprofen causes slight stomach bleeding,but it does not damage the small intestine. Hope this helps!
Answered 4/8/2018
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