Treating pain with anti-inflammatory drugs has been standard for decades. But, "this short-term fix could lead to longer-term problems," researchers report.
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Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy.