Table 1: Characteristics of our patients.
NSAIDs: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; s.d.: standard deviation.
Variables (Mean years ± s.d.)
Age (n = 28) 35 ± 28
N (%)
Sex (n = 28)
Male 11 (39)
NSAIDs (n = 25)
Ibuprofen 16 (64)
Diclofenac 4 (16)
Ketoprofen 3 (12)
Niflumic acid 1 (4)
Tiaprofenic acid 1 (4)
Self-treat (n = 27)
Yes 8 (30)
Alternating paracetamol/NSAID (n = 28)
Yes 6 (21)
NSAIDs indications (n = 34)
Pain 16 (47)
Fever 12 (35)
Others 6 (18)