Why is my stomach upset after taking medicine for herniated lumbar discs?

Taking medicine for herniated lumbar discs causes gastric discomfort, probably because the medicine for herniated lumbar discs is usually non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such drugs can inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins. The main reason why NSAIDs cause gastritis is that the drug inhibits the production of physiological prostaglandins in the gastric mucosa, which are protective factors of the gastric mucosa, thus weakening the barrier function of the gastric mucosa, and then gastritis occurs, leading to stomach discomfort. The discomfort may be more pronounced especially in patients who themselves have inflammation of the stomach. This type of drug can cause acute and chronic gastritis, and patients may exhibit dull, burning pain in the upper and middle abdomen, or fullness, belching, acid reflux, nausea and other manifestations. This kind of drug is allergic to people with caution, pregnant and lactating women are prohibited. It is recommended that patients with stomach pain must be timely hospital for further examination, according to the results of the examination, the doctor will take the correct way of treatment.