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Will stomach bleeding caused by ibuprofin go away?
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After taking ibuprofin and drinking alcohol I noticed some blood in my stool. Will this go away within a short period of time assuming that I stop taking the ibuprofin and drinking?

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January 11 3:52 PM (37 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
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Hello:



Through research on this topic, the general rule is:

*Contact your doctor if you experience bloody, black, or tarry stools or blood in the vomit.*

These symptoms could indicate damage to the gastrointestinal tract, and should be ruled out as soon as possible to prevent furter damage/risk.

If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, ibuprofen may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

If you drink alcohol & take pain medication frequent in nature, you are at higher risk of developing scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) and problems with your esophagus and stomach that can also cause sudden & severe bleeding.

In any event, the best advice is from a professional Physician to rule out any or all possible damage to your internal organs.

**This information is for educational suggestion only, and in no way should take precedence over the advice of your health care provider.**

For additional information on the topic, please see the following URL:

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/combunox_wcp.htm

I hope this information was helpful. I wish you the best, take care!



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January 11 4:29 PM (37 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
Reply to cherummy's Post: Well, I know all that now. That answer can be found on the side of the bottle. My question was, will this likely go away? Any home remedies that you suggest? Will Pepto Bismol help?
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January 11 4:50 PM (21 minutes later)
         
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Hello again,

I am sorry if my response did not answer your concern.

Due to the possibility of damage that might have been caused to your gastrointestinal tract, a suggested home remedy might make the situation even worse.
Only specific testing could rule out any or all possible damage to your internal organs, and therefore treatment options should only be obtained after safety clearance by a Doctor.

Pepto- & Antacids will assist in soothing a upset tummy, etc,. However, it will not "stop" the bleeding from happening.

Your condition could be a very serious one, and time may be of the essense. If it doesn't stop on its own, or the amount of the blood output gets worse, I highly suggest you consider the option to seek emergency treatment immediately.

Feel free to write again if anything further is needed.

Take care..


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January 11 4:54 PM (4 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
Reply to cherummy's Post: Thanks for the response! I'll certainly keep an eye on it and I'll seek help if needed. Thanks again.
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January 11 5:52 PM (57 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         

 You did not say if the blood was "frank" blood  which is bright red blood or occult blood which is blood which can not be seen with the naked eye or appears as 'slightly' bloody/black.  If your stools are dark brown/black 'tarry' that is usually blood in your stool (can also appear black from taking Iron supplements or eating beets and taking certain antacids. 

You need to see a physician and be placed on medication for your bleeding  such as an H2 receptor antagonist AND a change in medication for which you are taking the Motrin.  Many people hemmorhage severely (even  to DEATH) when they ignore the ominous sign of blood in their stool.  There are MANY serious conditions that warn the patient that somethings wrong by the sign of blood in your stool. ( By the time you see it in your stool  think of how far it has traveled by the time you have a bowel movement IF it is bleeding from your stomach) Don't ignore it!

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