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NSAID's
- The world's most heavily prescribed drugs
NSAID's (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are more frequently
prescribed than any other class of medication worldwide. The
reason is that they are widely used for a number of common
health conditions.
For example, Aspirin is commonly used to prevent cardiovascular
problems, while prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) NSAID's
are frequently used for treatment of muscular pain, bone related
discomfort such as arthritis pain, and inflammation.
1 in every 5 Americans is treated
with NSAID's every year.
7 in every 10 people over the age
of 65 use NSAID's weekly
3 in every 10 people use NSAID's daily
We also know that these nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
cause ulcers. The average risks for gastric
ulcers are nearly 4% with less than 2 weeks use of NSAID's,
and and 7% with more than 4 weeks use of these drugs.
For duodenal
ulcers the average risks were 3.0% with less than 2 weeks
use and 4.0% with more than 4 weeks use.
NSAID's - the Side Effects and Deaths....
The problem with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is
that people are unaware of the side effects and self-prescribe
in ignorance, because these drugs are available without prescription.
To give you an idea, 7% of men and 12% of women used prescription
NSAID's, while 20% of men and 30% of women used non-prescription
NSAID's.
The gastrointestinal consequences of long-term NSAID use
are significant. A recent US study has shown that the NSAID-related
gastrointestinal death rate is higher than the death rates
of cervical cancer, malignant melanoma and asthma.
The gastrointestinal consequences
of long-term NSAID use are significant. A recent US study has
shown that the NSAID-related gastrointestinal
death rates are higher than the death rates of cervical cancer,
malignant melanoma and asthma.
In the United States over 16,000 patients die each year
due to NSAID-related gastrointestinal side-effects and a further
100,000 patients end up in hospital. That equates to nearly
50 NSAID-related deaths and 300 hospitalizations per day -
this is a situation of epidemic proportion!!
How
NSAID's Cause Ulcers
NSAID's interfere with the stomach's ability to protect itself
from acidic digestive juices (gastric acid), and this is the
primary cause of ulcers.
Normally the stomach has 3 main defenses against gastric
acid;
- the mucus layer that coats the stomach lining and shields
it from stomach acid
- the chemical bicarbonate that neutralizes stomach acid
- blood circulation to the stomach lining that aids in cell
renewal and repair.
NSAID's messes up all three of these defense mechanisms. And
when your stomach's defenses are down, even normal levels
of gastric acids will damage the unprotected stomach lining
and cause ulcers.
The good news is that NSAID-induced ulcers usually start
healing as soon as you stop taking your medication. To speed
up the healing process and relieve symptoms your doctor will
probably recommend taking antacids to neutralize the acid.
The good news is that NSAID-induced ulcers usually start
healing as soon as you stop taking your medication. To speed
up the healing process and relieve symptoms your doctor will
probably recommend taking antacids to neutralize the acid.
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by clicking here!
H2-blockers or proton-pump inhibitors can also decrease the
amount of acid the stomach produces, but this is an unnatural
process and you could find your self undernourished. And of
course there are the side
effects of these medications to consider as well.
If you have an NSAID ulcer and you have also tested positive
for H. pylori, then it is highly recommended that this bacterium
is eradicated. More drugs and more nasty side effects? No,
not necessarily! H. pylori can be eradicated with the use
of 100% natural remedies
and because they are natural you won't suffer from negative effects either.
If you are taking these drugs and you think you have any
symptoms of a peptic ulcer, please see your doctor a diagnosis.
Delaying this can lead to complications. Surgery may be necessary
if your ulcer recurs or fails to heal, or if your ulcer starts
bleeding.
H. pylori, NSAID's and Stomach Ulcers....
Both H. pylori and NSAID's cause
ulcers, and there appears to be a relationship between the
two. You can see from the following that eradicating H. pylori
in people who are taking NSAID's is a good thing.
In a recent test, 300 patients who needed NSAID treatment
were tested for H. pylori. 165 patients tested positive.
Of these 165 patients, 80 were treated with nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs without eradicating H. pylori. Another
85 were treated for H. pylori with antibiotics (only 58% effective)
before starting NSAID treatment.
Before treatment was started none of the patients had any
trace of stomach ulcers. After eight weeks, endoscopy was
performed and it was found that 26 of the 85 patients (or
30%) who had not had successful H. pylori treatment, had an
ulcer. Of the 49 patients with successful eradication of H. pylori, only 1 patient (or 2%) had an ulcer.
The results show that eradication of H. pylori should be
recommended for those at highest risk (age related - older
people are at higher risk) and also for anyone who has been
being prescribed long-term NSAID treatment.
Need
to treat your ulcers or H. pylori...
...and you have to take NSAID's?
Thankfully this is now possible!
A breakthrough has eventually been made in the treatment
of stomach ulcers caused by H.pylori bacteria. And yes, this
100% NATURAL treatment can be taken safely and simultaneously
with ANY OTHER MEDICATION while it removes all traces of H.
pylori bacteria from your digestive system, without any negative
effects.
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more about how to treat your H. pylori infection, while you continue to take your existing medication.
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