California -based Gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has warned against taking an empty stomach pain reliever, saying that it can be a devastating result. Harvard and an alumnus of Stanford, Dr. According to Sethi, he had to see a patient to suffer from a patient to suffer from a hemorrhagic ulcer and discovered that he was consistently eating headache drugs continuously without eating anything continuously.

Documentation of the case on social media, Dr. Sethi recommended to take a lighter snack before popping into any over-the-counter analgesic like Mortin and Ibuprofen.

What happens when you take medicine on an empty stomach?

When doctors prescribe you a medicine on an empty stomach, this is done to ensure the most effective absorption. Changes in the intestine with food are restricted and therefore affect the effectiveness of these particular drugs. However, in some cases, like pain relievers, food elements such as iron or calcium can be bound by chemical structures in therapy.

Types of medicines usually taken on an empty stomach include some types of antibiotics, asthma drugs and drugs for the management of arthritis.

However, drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAID can disturb your abdominal lining, which can lead to formation of ulcers, which can also cause bleeding. Doctors say that pain relievers affect the level of prostaglandin, which protects your stomach by reducing stomach acids and increasing the production of mucus. When you take analgesic in large doses or for a long time, low prostaglandin is produced, causing too much acid, causing problems. Gastrointestinal effects also depend on many factors, including:

diet

Taking high doses for a long time increases the risk of GI related problems.

Other health issues

Having some underlying health conditions such as history of gastric problems, bleeding ulcers, and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.

Individual factor

People who are of old or young children are at greater risk of GI and other side effects, which are accompanied by the use of painkillers taken on an empty stomach.

What are many serious side effects?

Painkillers can give rise to many GI side effects, including:

• To bleed
• Stomach irritation
• nausea and vomiting
• To bleed
• Stomach tears, small intestine, or large intestine
• Diarrhea
• constipation
• Cramps
• A sense of perfection
• Swelling
• Gas

Foods you should eat before taking painkillers

To prevent any serious gastric issues, you should eat something before taking analgesic. According to doctors, it is not important to eat full food, but even a snack in small amounts will also do to balance stomach acid and to prevent any discomfort.

Some foods you can consider:

• crazy
• Soaked almonds
• An apple, pear, or banana fruit
• A low calorie cookie
• a glass of milk
• Grenola or snack grain

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