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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

Factors that can increase the risk of nonulcer stomach pain include:

  • Consuming excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Taking certain medications, especially nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), which can cause stomach problems
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