Can NSAID Cause Blisters?

Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017

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Mon, 15 May 2017 Answered on

Tue, 6 Jun 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : can heavy doses of NSAIDS cause lymph blisters on or above the ankles?

Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,may be the reasson

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for using HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Yes ,NSAID may cause blisters as a result of an allergic reaction. You should stop using NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, naproxen. .) and ask for a further evaluation by a local doctor as soon as you can ,he will examine the lession and confirm the diagnosis .

Hope i answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further clarifications, i will be happy to help.
Wish you good health!
Dr Balliu!

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