Guide To The Side Effects Of Ibuprofen

Heartburn

Ibuprofen is known to have a corrosive effect on the mucous membranes of certain organs and tissues, which can manifest as heartburn, a type of pain that occurs in an affected individual's upper digestive tract. In a healthy individual, the process of prostaglandin synthesis and neutralization of stomach acids keep the type of tissue damage that causes heartburn from occurring. Neutralized stomach acids are not pushed back up into the esophagus, and would not cause damage to the lining even if they were regurgitated. The mechanism responsible for halting the production of excess stomach acids in a healthy individual also becomes impaired with the regular long term use of ibuprofen. More stomach acids are produced, and less of those stomach acids are effectively neutralized. Heartburn occurs because these protections are not in place for the upper stomach and esophageal tissues. Damage to the stomach and esophageal lining that causes burning sensations in the chest takes longer to heal with the use of ibuprofen, as efficient blood flow is required for the tissues to repair themselves.

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