Dr. Gawecki moved to Durham to join the practice in 2003. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, he was trained at The Medical University of Silesia and The State University of New York where he learned from leaders in treatment of kidney diseases related to hypertension, diabetes and the inventor of dialysis therapy. He has been the Medical Director of the Nocturnal Dialysis Program, a new form of dialysis designed to improve quality of life.
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02.27.2026 Do Over-the-Counter Pain Medications Harm Your Kidneys? What Patients Should Know Before Taking NSAIDs
Over-the-counter pain medications are among the most commonly used drugs in the world. From headaches and muscle aches to chronic joint pain, millions of people rely on these medications daily. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, are widely used for pain relief and inflammation. While these medications are effective and […]
