58-year-old took ibuprofen 3 times a day for knee pain on his own: He had stomach bleeding, kidney damage | Health and Wellness News
A 58-year-old man with long-standing hypertension, diabetes and knee osteoarthritis had been struggling with worsening pain through the summer. Like millions of Indians, he turned to over-the-counter painkillers for quick relief. Without consulting a doctor, he began taking ibuprofen frequently — sometimes two to three times a day, often on an empty stomach. Homebound and…