Aspirin is a widely used drug that has several benefits and possible side effects, especially if it is taken every day
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousAspirin is a widely used drug indicated for the treatment of various ailments. Like all medicines, however, it offers benefits but also possible side effects. And, especially if you take them frequently or even every day (exclusively on the advice of your doctor), it is good to know them.
Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is a drug that is indicated in many different situations: from controlling fever to pain and is used in low doses even to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Aspirin is generally safe, as long as it is used as directed by your doctor. However, it can sometimes cause side effects, the likelihood of which increases if you use aspirin for longer than recommended.
But let's see what are the possible effects of daily consumption of aspirin (or aspirinetta).
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It can reduce inflammation
Aspirin works by inhibiting prostaglandins, substances that act as a switch for pain and inflammation. That is why this drug has been used for fever and pain for a long time and is currently still often prescribed to treat or prevent health conditions caused by inflammation in the body.
It can cause stomach ulcers
Aspirin is a powerful drug and not everyone tolerates it well. Chronic use can damage the stomach lining, causing ulcers with an increased risk in people over the age of 65, those with a history of ulcers, and those taking blood thinners or drinking alcohol.
For those sensitive to aspirin, doctors often recommend another type of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), such as ibuprofen.
It can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke
For those who have had a heart attack or stroke, the doctor sometimes recommends taking a low daily dose of aspirin to prevent another episode but it is important to emphasize that this remedy is not always suitable and therefore you should never take aspirin for this. purpose without a prescription. In fact, only a doctor can evaluate the risks and benefits and determine if cardioaspirin taken daily is the most suitable remedy for your needs.
It can increase the risk of bleeding
Aspirin is one of the best known anticoagulants, which means that it thins the blood. This has benefits (such as reducing the risk of a second heart attack or stroke, which are often caused by blood clotting) but also risks.
In the event of an injury, platelets clump together where the problem occurred to help blood clot. If you take aspirin daily, however, this aggregation is affected and leads to a decrease in coagulability. It can increase the risk of bleeding accordingly.
It can reduce the risk of colon cancer
According to a 2016 meta-analysis published in the journal Jama Oncology, people who took aspirin for six years or more had a 19 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer and a 15 percent lower risk of gastrointestinal cancer of any type. Researchers estimated that regular aspirin use could prevent nearly 11 percent of colorectal cancers and 8 percent of gastrointestinal cancers diagnosed in the United States each year.
It can cause tinnitus
Daily use of aspirin can lead to salicylate poisoning which can cause tinnitus, which is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. However, this side effect generally goes away when you stop taking the drug.
It can cause liver damage
Another possible side effect of daily aspirin use is liver damage that can occur with the appearance of jaundice, a condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow.
It can cause children to develop Reye's syndrome
Doctors recommend not giving aspirin to children or adolescents to treat fever or pain. This increases the risk of a serious condition called Reye's syndrome which can affect the brain and liver.
It can cause seizures
Anyone who has epilepsy or is taking seizure prevention medications may have problems with aspirin. This drug is indeed a blood thinner and can alter the amount of drugs in the bloodstream. Only your doctor can tell if you should use aspirin every day.
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Fonte: Healthline
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