Table 4

Medical complication after the race (NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

NSAIDs consumption during the race
Medical complication after the raceYes (n=93)No (n=234)
Dehydration1.0% (n=1)0.4% (n=1)
Hyponatremia 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0)
Gastrointestinal problems3.2% (n=3)0.9% (n=2)
Cramps2.2% (n=2)0.4% (n=1)
Tendinopathies0% (n=0)0.4% (n=1)
Asthma 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0)
Hypothermia0% (n=0)0.9% (n=2)
Hypotension 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0)
Headache 0% (n=0) 0% (n=0)
Hyperventilation0% (n=0)0.4% (n=1)
Bone fractures and orthopaedic problems1.0% (n=1)1.3% (n=3)
Muscular spasms0% (n=0)0.4% (n=1)
None92.5% (n=86)95.3% (n=223)