Use of Acetaminophen and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: A Prospective Study and the Risk of Symptomatic Diverticular Disease in Men

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Abstract

These results suggest that regular and consistent use of NSAIDs in general and acetaminophen is associated with symptoms of severe diverticular disease, particularly bleeding. Further research is needed to investigate the potentially deleterious effect of NSAIDs and other medications on the lower gastrointestinal tract.

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Diverticular Disease and Complications Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Pelvic floor disorders treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Family Medicine

Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. 255-260

DOI: 10.1001/archfami.7.3.255

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