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A member asked:

Can you tell me if i put a solid advil (ibuprofen) up my anus will my headache go away?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Better: Question is why don't you take it orally as is meant to do. And why would you want to place it in your anus in the first place? Probably will not be as effective as swallowing the pill.

Answered 4/2/2016

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