Prescription anti-inflammatory medications are used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever in acute and chronic medical conditions. They are also called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

NSAIDs are a class of medication that target aches, pains and inflammatory processes in the body, explains David Mangan, Chief Pharmacy Officer at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

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Anti-inflammatory drugs They help lessen the swelling in the lining of your intestine. Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs) may work well for mild and moderate cases of Crohn’s disease.