anti-inflammatory medications, even in relatively small amounts.
“Anyone prone to indigestion or heartburn will know that even an occasional over-the-counter ibuprofen or aspirin can aggravate their symptoms, but if taken long term, they can do much worse,” he added.
Porter explained that the reason for this lies in how NSAIDs work within the body. They reduce inflammation by blocking substances known as prostaglandins, which also help protect the stomach lining from its own digestive acids.
“The same mechanism of action (prostaglandin inhibition) that helps most NSAIDs to ease aches and
