Stomach Lining?

Question:

I've heard that if you take too much ib profin and pain killers, the acids in it will eat out the lining of your stomach. I'm wondering about it...is the damage permenant? I've also heard that every two weeks, your stomach creates new lining, so even if it does go all bad with taking too much meds, it gets better within two weeks? Any knowledge?

Answers:
Yes over the counter pain killers can erode the lining of your stomach, which can be dangerous if that erosion causes bleeding. If you have to take OTC pain killers regularly look for entericoated which are specially coated and wont dissolve in your stomach, they break down in your small intestine which can handle it.
The cells that line you stomach do regenerate so repair is likely.

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Well, if Any Medication eats a hole in your stomach,
then you have Ulcer problems, and they do Not go away without treatment, - and stopping the Anti-Inflamitory Meds.

If my stomach created new linings, then I would not be still babying this long time Ulcer, that flares up at certain times.

The damage is generally not permanent.

All NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen, aleve, motrin, advil, aspirin, goodies powder, excedrin, alkaseltzer, celebrex, vioxx, etc... can cause peptic ulcer disease.

There are two mechanisms:
1. These medicines block prostaglandins, one which relieves pain and the other helps make the protective lining of your stomach.

2. It has local ulcerogenic effects in the stomach.

There are many problems from these medication such as bleeding and pain.

We now have medications which can help heal this ulcers in 8 weeks in 90% of our patients. There is a bacteria that can also cause stomach ulcerations.

Sounds like you need to speak to your doc.

Good luck!

Stomach Lining?

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