Table 2 Occurrence of main adverse effects of NSAIDs in the lower gastrointestinal tract with NSAID use
From: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and upper and lower gastrointestinal mucosal damage
Adverse effect | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Increased gut permeability | 44 to 70 |
Gut inflammation | 60 to 70 |
Blood loss and anemia | 30 |
Malabsorption | 40 to 70 |
Mucosal ulceration | 30 to 40 |