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Can prolonged use of paracetamol cause a problem?

Q: Could taking paracetamol and codeine soluble tablets, 4 to 7 a day for a period of around 4 to 6 years cause microscopic particles of blood in my urine, nausea and lower abdominal pain?

A:Prolonged or excessive use of paracetamol can produce nephropathy (i.e. disorder of the kidney function) that can result in appearance of RBCs in the urine.

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