💊 Aspirin
Aspirin is a common medicine used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and lower inflammation. It is also used in low doses to help prevent blood clots.
🧠 How it works
Aspirin blocks certain chemicals (prostaglandins) in the body that cause:
- pain
- swelling
- fever
It also makes platelets less “sticky,” which reduces clot formation.
🩺 Common uses
- Headache
- Toothache
- Muscle pain
- Fever
- Arthritis pain
- Low-dose use to prevent:
- heart attack
- stroke (in some patients, under doctor advice)
⚠️ Side effects
- Stomach irritation or pain
- Acidity or heartburn
- Increased risk of bleeding
- Nausea
🚨 Serious risks (important)
Seek medical advice if:
- Black stools or vomiting blood (possible stomach bleeding)
- Severe allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
❌ Who should be careful
- People with stomach ulcers
- Those with bleeding disorders
- Children/teens with viral infections (risk of Reye’s syndrome)
- People already on blood thinners
💬 Important note
Aspirin is useful, but it is not safe for everyone and should not be used regularly without medical advice—especially for heart prevention.
If you want, I can explain:
- difference between aspirin and paracetamol
- or whether aspirin is good for heart health in your case 👍
