| Literature DB >> 3704106 |
R Madhok, J A MacKenzie, F D Lee, F E Bruckner, T R Terry, R D Sturrock.
Abstract
Evidence is presented for a non-specific ulcerative process in the small bowel of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. All three cases presented with lower gastrointestinal bleeding; on withdrawal of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs no further bleeding occurred. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may lead to small bowel ulceration in inhibiting mucosal glycoprotein synthesis and increasing intestinal permeability.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3704106
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Q J Med ISSN: 0033-5622