The Assessment of Evidence Associating Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs with Complications of Peptic Ulcerations

A causal relationship is now firmly established between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAlD) use and the occurrence of peptic ulcer complications. In the United Kingdom, rising NSAID use has been matched by rises in ulcer mortality and perforation rates, particularly in older women. It is not...

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Main Author: MJS Langman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1990-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/728604
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description A causal relationship is now firmly established between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAlD) use and the occurrence of peptic ulcer complications. In the United Kingdom, rising NSAID use has been matched by rises in ulcer mortality and perforation rates, particularly in older women. It is not likely, however, that drug use accounts for the entire increase. The reasons why some people develop ulcer complications and others do not are poorly understood. It is plausible to propose that other factors, such as history of ulcer or indigestion, current smoking, and alcohol consumption, might raise this risk; however, supportive evidence is lacking.
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spelling doaj-art-5dbb360714a6496b809289d38e9337972025-02-03T05:53:19ZengWileyCanadian Journal of Gastroenterology0835-79001990-01-0143919410.1155/1990/728604The Assessment of Evidence Associating Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs with Complications of Peptic UlcerationsMJS LangmanA causal relationship is now firmly established between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAlD) use and the occurrence of peptic ulcer complications. In the United Kingdom, rising NSAID use has been matched by rises in ulcer mortality and perforation rates, particularly in older women. It is not likely, however, that drug use accounts for the entire increase. The reasons why some people develop ulcer complications and others do not are poorly understood. It is plausible to propose that other factors, such as history of ulcer or indigestion, current smoking, and alcohol consumption, might raise this risk; however, supportive evidence is lacking.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/728604
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title The Assessment of Evidence Associating Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs with Complications of Peptic Ulcerations
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