Doctors have been touting the taking of a daily aspirin
every day to reduce the occurrence of heart problems. For most people, this works
just fine. For others though, it can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and other
medical problems. Health Briefs TV reviews the benefits and risks of taking an aspirin
every day.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has found
in prevention studies that aspirin reduces the risk for heart attack by 32% for
men and 17% for women. Other studies have found that some women who took an
aspirin every day suffered from gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a side
effect of using it for an extended period of time.
If there is a family history of heart disease or cancer,
patients are encouraged to discuss the risks of aspirin therapy with their
doctors. The American Heart Association and
American Cancer Society do not recommend aspirin therapy for people with an
increased risk for either of the diseases.
The Health Briefs TV encourages readers, and especially women, to discuss
the benefits and risks before going on it. Women are at a greater risk for
gastrointestinal problems than men and may not want to begin it.
Aspirin blocks inflammation,
which is studies show as the root cause for heart disease and cancer.
Inflammation is the body’s responsive element. It can cause damage but taking a
low-dose aspirin everyday can reduce that. Always check with a doctor before
taking any over-the-counter medication to be sure it will not interfere with
prescriptions.
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