India, May 2 -- Dr Alberico Sessa is a US-based cosmetic plastic surgeon who shares health-related posts on his Instagram account, Sarasota Surgical Arts. In a video he posted on March 4, he discussed ibuprofen and said that while it can be effective for pain relief, it's crucial to be aware of the potential risks, particularly to your stomach and kidneys. He wrote in his caption, "Why should you stop taking ibuprofen?" Also read | Painkillers affect thoughts: Ibuprofen, acetaminophen can influence your emotions

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. Dr Sessa said that prolonged use of ibuprofen can 'wreck your kidneys'; it can reduce blood flow to the kidneys, potentiall...