aspirin…….?

Published on: January 29, 2012

since i am a 39 yrs outdated smoker male i made a decision to take 81 mg aspirin day-to-day to reduce heart attack danger(i know quitting smoking would be significantly greater of),i also have moderate hemoroid problem that bleeds as soon as in a while if idont be cautious with my diet plan,but after ten days of low doze of aspirin treatment i noticed the bleeding got worsen,far more usually,far more blood ,i stopped taking aspirin,is these 2 factors be related or was it a coinsidence(i am asking this query right here since i cant afford to go to a medical doctor,so exclude people solutions please)

Answer by tamumd
aspirin absolutely will lead to increased bleeding from hemorrhoids

Solution by melrix_2000
asprin can result in bleed or a lot more of it, it is a natural blood thinner that is why a person should take it if they have had a heart assault. The asprin thins out the blood sufficient so it gos by means of the heart much better and so the heart does not have to work as challenging. If a person has a issue with bleeding they should speak to a physician initial prior to taking a everyday asprin. I would recommend you cease the aspirin if you are seeing a enhance in bleeding from hermoriods, you could have a serious bleeding problem and not know it.

Solution by Jolly
Aspirin has been known to be a moderate blood thinner, with lowered clotting capacity, so it is achievable for the hemmoroid bleeding to increase somewhat. I recommend you retain up the aspirin regimen, but also take into account taking a every day dose of a fiber supplement, such as Metamucil or Citrucel to help in simpler bowel movements.

Answer by picopico
Aspirin inhibits platelet function, which is critical for blood clotting. Yes, the two are relevant.

2 Comments
  1. starrwoode says:

    i cant believe people dont pay attention to the ads on tv and warnings on the bottle, asprin is really bad for anyone with a tender stomach, yes it causes bleeding. its an acid you know.

  2. doc_im_med says:

    Aspirin is most likely the reason your bleeding got worse.Aspririn is not a ‘blood thinner’ it is an antiplatelet agent..in other words it does not allow your platelets to form plugs and block a site of possible bleed.
    Aspirin is definitely cardioprotective especially in a smoker..but like all treatments it has to be a balance of risk vs. benefit.
    Finally …..you hit the nail right on the head… the answer is not adding a protective agent…but removing the risk factor that you acutally pay for..quit smoking..try the patch/ gum..if they dont work find a free clinic near you ( there must be one at the nearest University/Community training hospital) and they should be able to prescirbe meds..wellbutrin works for some….Pfizer just came out with a new med
    Good luck.

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