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What antiinflammatories are safe for an inflamed bowel?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Consider herbal...: Classic anti-inflammatories like aspirin and ibuprofen can paradoxically cause irritation and GI bleeding so I don't recommend. Drugs with 5-ASA are widely used- see http://tinyurl.com/zvx6duh But I often recommend herbal anti-inflammatories including Boswellia (a frankincense extract), curcumin (a turmeric extract), ginger and Japanese Knotweed; these are safe and effective. Probiotics help too.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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