NSAIDS
One of the problems that many people face on a regular basis is pain. It can be a protection, helping us to know if we are experiencing an internal problem or if we need to react to an external issue. Unfortunately, chronic pain is also a problem for many people and it is sometimes tied to an unexplained issue. If you are suffering from pain, one of the most common drugs that will be suggested is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). These common pain relievers may help to reduce pain but you need to understand what they can also do to your body.
NSAIDs may be the most common pain relief medication used in the world, as some 30 million people in the United States use them every day for everything from headaches to arthritis. NSAIDs can also benefit the human body by lowering fever and reducing inflammation. In order for you to take them properly, however, it's important that you understand what they can do to you and not to use them more frequently than is necessary. Dr. Lavery can provide you with more information on how to use these drugs to the appropriate degree.
One of the reasons why NSAIDs are so beneficial is because they reduce inflammation. Inflammation is a natural response in the human body to various problems and it can be a protection. Unfortunately, it can also lead to pain, making you uncomfortable and limiting your quality of life. When you take an NSAID medication, it blocks the effects of particular enzymes within the body that produce prostaglandins. By blocking those enzymes, your body is no longer producing those prostaglandins in as great of measure and it helps to reduce both pain and swelling.
Dr. Lavery may recommend that you take an over-the-counter NSAID for any pain you are experiencing. For more difficult problems, he may also write a prescription for a more powerful nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. In either case, be sure you discuss the appropriate use as well as the potential side effects so you can watch for them when taking the medication.
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