India, April 22 -- Painkillers are one of the most common categories of medicine found in households, with ibuprofen being among the most well-known brands. According to the Cleveland Clinic website, it falls under the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are known to reduce pain, fever and other types of inflammation.

While ibuprofen and other NSAIDs are easily available over-the-counter in pharmacies, it is suggested that they are not consumed without the consultation of a medical professional. Turns out, there is a good reason for that, as Dr Kunal Sood, a Maryland-based physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, explained on Instagram on April 21.

The regular use of painkillers such as ...