Definition of bowel for English Language Learners. : 1  the long tube in the body that helps digest food and carries solid waste out of the body. 2  the bowels : the deep inner parts of something.
Motrin for Back Pain. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation as well as fever. It is one of the most common NSAIDs on the market.
However, ibuprofen can also cause damage to the stomach and can cause bleeding because it decreases the number of protective prostaglandins. This is why it is important to always take it with food. Ibuprofen can also cause damage to the kidneys over time.