Standard treatment for chronic pain may pose greater risk. Along with the potential to cause ulcers and bleeding, NSAIDs could damage the small intestine.
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002214:Capsules; D002908:Chronic Disease; D020685:Colonoscopes; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000187:drug effects*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D002214:Capsules; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors