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6 min readPreventive Health
Repeated painkiller use is common, but some medicines can irritate the stomach, trigger ulcers, increase bleeding risk or affect the liver, especially with alcohol or existing disease.
Key Takeaways
- Ulcer or bleeding history
- Blood thinner use
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Elderly patients
Who should be careful
Risk is higher in certain patients.
- Ulcer or bleeding history
- Blood thinner use
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Elderly patients
- Alcohol use
Stomach risks
Some painkillers can cause gastritis, ulcer, black stool or vomiting blood, especially when taken repeatedly or without food.
Liver risks
Overdose, alcohol use or existing liver disease can make some medicines unsafe. Do not mix multiple pain medicines without advice.
When to call
Black stool, vomiting blood, severe pain, jaundice, confusion or repeated vomiting need urgent care.