Be careful with aspirin: even low doses increase the risk of bleeding – signs

0 < p>According to a study, taking low-dose aspirin can double the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Aspirin is one of the popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it is widely used to reduce pain, it is used in the treatment of chronic diseases. But you need to be more careful with this drug, the habit of using aspirin tablets in the fight against pain and cold symptoms is not without risks. The study showed that even low doses of the drug can double the risk of internal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

Specialists from the Massachusetts General Cancer Center studied the data of more than 19,000 patients, of which 9,525 people received aspirin treatment, and 9,589 people received a placebo. The scientists concluded that “among the elderly, taking low-dose aspirin is associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, with the highest risk for those who smoke, have high blood pressure, or kidney disease.”

Symptoms. Bleeding in the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract can be seen by the condition of the stools. It can look extremely dark, almost black, giving the impression of resin. Blood may also be visible in the stool.

Other warning signs include dizziness, fainting, paleness, shortness of breath.

Important: Sudden or acute bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract is classified as as a condition that requires medical assistance, and when the above-mentioned symptoms appear, it is necessary to promptly contact the doctors.

Slower bleeding is no less dangerous, it later causes serious pathology.