Long-term use of ibuprofen can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke and ulcers. It can also increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach.Your doctor will need to regularly test your urine and blood if you are taking ibuprofen long-term.Over-the-counter ibuprofen should not be used for more than 10 days to treat body aches, unless directed to do so by your doctor.t can also increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach. Your doctor will need to regularly test your urine and blood if you are taking ibuprofen long-term. Over-the-counter ibuprofen should not be used for more than 10 days to treat body aches, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
1 Femoral pulse: located in the inner thigh, at the mid-inguinal point, halfway between the pubic symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine (femoral artery). 2  Popliteal pulse: Above the knee in the popliteal fossa, found by holding the bent knee.
The femoral pulse should be easily identifiable, located along the crease midway between the pubic bone and the anterior iliac crest. Use the tips of your 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers. If there is a lot of subcutaneous fat, you will need to push firmly. A femoral hernia, if present, is located on the anterior thigh, medial to the femoral artery.