Guide To The Side Effects Of Naproxen

Bleeding And Ulcers

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Bleeding and ulcers occur in individuals who take naproxen because the drug disables numerous mechanisms the digestive tissues need for protection against gastric juices, stomach acid, and other harmful agents. Naproxen has a corrosive effect on the mucus that covers the fragile tissues in the gastrointestinal tract. When a sore forms on the lining of the stomach or esophagus, it is called an ulcer. Ulcers that form due to regular long-term use of naproxen can be excruciating and may take several months to heal. Individuals who develop an ulcer because of their excessive use of naproxen and continue to take it can develop a perforation or hole through their stomach. Both ulcers and perforations in the stomach can cause bleeding into the organ, which may be vomited or excreted through the stool.

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