Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrits are advised to be cautious when using common anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac due to their potential to elevate blood pressure and damage kidney blood vessels. Kidney Care UK and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warn that individuals with a higher risk of kidney disease, such as those with diabetes or high blood pressure, should be particularly careful. Pharmacists are highlighted as key resources for advice on NSAID usage, potential long-term effects, and suitable alternative pain relief options. Approximately 7.2 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, with an estimated one million undiagnosed, as the condition often presents no symptoms in its early stages. Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of the condition and individuals from Black and South Asian communities. In fullLeading pharmacist issues health warning over use of popular pain killersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Brits urged to be careful when taking popular painkillers
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrits are advised to be cautious when using common anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac due to their potential to elevate blood pressure and damage kidney blood vessels. Kidney Care UK and the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warn that individuals with a higher risk of kidney disease, such as those with diabetes or high blood pressure, should be particularly careful. Pharmacists are highlighted as key resources for advice on NSAID usage, potential long-term effects, and suitable alternative pain relief options. Approximately 7.2 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, with an estimated one million undiagnosed, as the condition often presents no symptoms in its early stages. Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of the condition and individuals from Black and South Asian communities. In fullLeading pharmacist issues health warning over use of popular pain killersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
