It is usual to take aspirin for pain relief, much like paracetamol and ibuprofen. Additionally, low dosages have been shown to help protect the heart against heart attacks and strokes in high-risk individuals.
However, one expert cautions against using aspirin without first seeking medical counsel since it may lead to a variety of health problems.
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Aspirin is widely used to treat a variety of aches and pains, including headaches, and toothaches, as well as the common cold and flu-like symptoms, and may be purchased at pharmacies, grocery stores, and supermarkets.
Your doctor may suggest you take a low-dose daily if you have had a stroke or heart attack, or are at a high risk of one. But, doctor Philippa Kaye cautions against aspirin use without first seeing your doctor.
She described:
“Although it’s not really talked about, Aspirin can cause nutrient deficiencies if taken on a regular basis.
“In fact, it can compromise the absorption of some essential nutrients, such as Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and folic acid – which means it can cause a deficiency of these vitamins and minerals.”
She further added:
“Aspirin is associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding so it is not recommended that it is taken routinely, for example to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
“However it can be used if you have already had a heart attack as part of secondary prevention and another medication is generally given alongside to protect the stomach.”
Dr Philippa concluded:
“Please do not start taking aspirin unless your doctor advises you too, conversely never stop taking aspirin suddenly without medical advice as it can trigger a rebound effect which could cause a blood clot.”
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