Dr Mark Porter warned against taking one of these three drugs on a regular basis, or if you suffer from arthritis

An NHS doctor has given a warning against relying on ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin if you’re hoping to treat agonising pain, or the symptoms of arthritis.

Speaking to press on 2 Dec, Dr Mark Porter opened up on the potentially life-threatening side effects of these commonplace medications for some patients.

For those who need a reminder, ibuprofen a pain-killing anti-inflammatory that focuses on reducing swellings and easing general discomfort. As such, it’s especially popular in cases of sprains and strains caused by injuries.

Such is also the case for naproxen, another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug used for relieving pain and cutting down swelling, available both over-the-counter in lower doses, and by prescription in higher strengths.

The same goes for aspirin, another pain-reducer and inflammation-halver, which also acts as a blood thinner to prevent harmful clotting.

These popular pills are also heavily relied upon to tackle the symptoms arthritis – a condition leading to pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints.
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