Methotrexate and Internal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Internal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Humira, and have Pericardial disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Internal hernia when taking Methotrexate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 599,650 people who have side effects when taking Methotrexate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methotrexate?

Methotrexate has active ingredients of methotrexate sodium. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 604,312 Methotrexate users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate.

What is Internal hernia?

Internal hernia (protrusion of an intraperitoneal viscous into a compartment or under a constricting band within the abdominal cavity) is found to be associated with 33 drugs and 83 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Internal hernia.

On Jul, 12, 2026

599,650 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate.
Among them, 12 people (0.0%) have Internal hernia.

Could Methotrexate cause Internal hernia?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Internal hernia when taking Methotrexate? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Internal hernia when taking Methotrexate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Internal hernia? *

Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 50.00%
Back Pain: 6 people, 50.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 41.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 41.67%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 33.33%
Depression: 4 people, 33.33%
Pain: 4 people, 33.33%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 4 people, 33.33%
Itching: 3 people, 25.00%
Fat Tissue Increased: 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pericardial Disease: 3 people, 25.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 16.67%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 1 person, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 8.33%
Asthma: 1 person, 8.33%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Internal hernia:

Internal hernia (33 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Internal hernia:

Internal hernia (83 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .
Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methotrexate sodium (the active ingredients of Methotrexate) and Methotrexate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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