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can overdoses cause ulcers later on?

a couple months back, in the begining of October, i overdosed on midol and other anti-inflamatory meds, advil, alieve, fast forward to the week before last, i got extremely nauseas, was having diarrhea that had a blackish green color to it and extreme pain in the upper abdomen, it has resulted in weight and appetite loss, i feel full after eating a couple bites of food, and have been belching and have had acid reflux, i dont think any of the other causes other than NSAIDs could be the reason for this, ive only used midol once since then and was wondering if my overdose could be a cause of an ulcer (i took 55 pills in total)
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Absolutely yes the NSAIDS (too often and too many) can give you a gastro ulcer an esophageal vein ulcers there.  These can bleed..You need a good Dr. gastro checkup to get on the right meds for your healing.
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i also read that depression and anxiety could have an effect on stomach ulcers and i wanted to add that i have both
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