Can topical NSAIDs cause stomach problems? Exploring the GI Risks
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While oral NSAIDs are associated with a 15% incidence of adverse gastrointestinal (GI) effects, these issues are very rare with topical NSAID use [1.3.2]. So, can topical NSAIDs cause stomach problems? While the risk is significantly lower, it is not zero [1.2.3].