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A 29-year-old female asked:

Took advil for period cramps. now i have heartburn and im not sure if its the cramps or advil. what should i do?

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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience

Could be : gastric irritation from the advil. Taking less advil or only with food might help.

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