Orlando, FL — April 21, 2016 — Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are pain medications popularly used by arthritis sufferers and athletes. Unfortunately, there are side effects associated with the use of these medications.
Experts reveal the techniques in managing the gastrointestinal tract toxicity of NSAIDs. These pain medications have been widely used for years by individuals who suffer from pain.
NSAIDs are thought to cause injury to the mucosa of the GI tract. It is common among individuals who use this pain medication and ranges from minor lesions to more serious ones. Petechia is an example of minor lesions while ulcers, which are less frequent, are more serious lesions.
Individuals who suffer from ulcers typically experience perforation, obstruction, and bleeding. There are even those who die due to complications.
It is believed that NSAIDs can cause injury to the gut by harming the mucosa. Another key mechanism of the GI tract’s bleeding of lesions is platelet inhibition.
GI complications, which are associated with the widespread use of NSAIDs, have become a major public health concern.
In the United States, there are an approximate number of 33 million individuals who regularly take NSAIDs. It is even found that 30 billion doses of NSAIDs are annually consumed in the United States.
It was also found that 10 percent to 50 percent of individuals who take the medication cannot tolerate it. This is believed to be due to the side effects that jeopardizes the gastrointestinal system such as upset stomach, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
According to research, 15 percent on individuals who are on a long-term treatment of NSAIDs develop peptic ulcer or the ulceration of the stomach. Sufferers are often at risk of developing serious ulcer complications such as perforation or the stomach or bleeding.
The risk of ulcer is believed to be higher among the elderly population and those with rheumatoid arthritis. Those who are taking blood thinning medications or have a prior history of bleeding ulcers are also believed to be more susceptible to the side effect.
The fear in the side effects associated with the use of pain medications has become widespread over the years. Many individuals who suffer from arthritis even resort to the use of natural alternatives such as glucosamine supplements.
Glucosamine is widely popular among individuals with arthritis and athletes. This naturally occurring substance in the body is believed to help repair joint cartilage damage. What makes it even more interesting is that its use has not been associated with side effects (http://amazon.com/Glucosamine-Sulfate-Supplement-2000mg-serving/dp/B0126ZF0B0).
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