Will they cancel surgery if I took ibuprofen? Understanding Pre-Surgical Medication Guidelines
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Healthcare providers routinely advise patients to discontinue ibuprofen and other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for a period before surgery due to an increased risk of bleeding. This precaution raises a common question for many: "Will they cancel surgery if I took ibuprofen?" The answer is not always a definitive "yes," but rather depends on several factors.