Ibuprofen, a Potential Cause of Acute Hemorrhagic Gastritis in Children - A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon but possible life-threatening entity in children, frequently caused by erosive gastritis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most common class of drugs which can cause gastrointestinal complications, including hemorrhagic gastritis.

Keywords

• upper gastrointestinal bleeding
• hemorrhagic gastritis
• ibuprofen