Stomach pain caused by Diclofenac Gel
The active ingredient diclofenac from the NSAID group is often applied in gel form. The gel is applied especially for orthopedic pain and on joints. The active ingredient is only released through the skin at the respective site. Since it is an acidic pain medication, a rare side effect can be an excess of acid in the stomach, which attacks the mucous membranes and leads to stomach pain. If typical stomach pain is present that is not related to food, Diclofenac Pain Gel could be the cause.
Medicines for stomach pain during pregnancy and lactation
During breastfeeding and pregnancy, the female body is exposed to heavy strain. Pregnancy itself can be a trigger for diseases and stomach pain. Due to certain hormonal changes during pregnancy, the sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract also loosen.
Pregnancy is often the trigger for irritation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus and acid reflux disease. The use of medication during pregnancy must be handled with caution. In case of light to moderate pain, one should try to avoid taking medication.
Over-the-counter drugs such as Aspirin® can also cause damage to the child. It has been proven that it can lead to heart defects and cerebral hemorrhages in the child. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac can also cause damage to the heart and kidneys of the unborn child in an advanced pregnancy.
Paracetamol is most frequently used during pregnancy. Currently, there are hardly any known complications with paracetamol in pregnancy. However, if possible, household remedies and warmth should be given priority in the case of mild symptoms before the medication is taken.
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