The Effect Of Aspirin On Our Health

Aspirin does not require a prescription, but it should only be taken under medical supervision and never for too long. Get advice from your doctor!

Aspirin is not only very popular for headaches, but is also widely used for stress, back pain, or muscle pain. The most important ingredient is acetylsalicylic acid, which has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. The  effects of aspirin can be used in many ways.

It is an over-the-counter drug that is inexpensive and far superior to other drugs of this type.

Aspirin also has a calming effect in various pathologies, lowers fever and relieves flu symptoms. This drug was developed 120 years ago.

For several decades it has also been used  in the prevention of heart and cerebrovascular diseases. Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming, which can cause a heart attack.

The  effects of aspirin  are also used in treatments for rheumatism, the drug relieves pain caused by arthritis, lupus or psoriatic arthropathy.

Aspirin: excellent pain reliever

In the correct dose, which must be determined by a specialist doctor  , aspirin can prevent a miscarriage provoked by Huges-Stovin syndrome. 

• Aspirin is also prescribed to treat gallstones, control liver cancer, and reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus.
• In addition, it has a positive effect on rare diseases such as Kawasaki syndrome (inflammation of the blood vessels of the small and medium-sized arteries).

The effects of aspirin  can also be of benefit topically for various ailments. This can treat dandruff and herpes zoster, sunburn or mosquito bites can also be alleviated by the external use of aspirin.

Various home remedies for beauty treatments can also be made with it, for example for the lips, face, hair or feet.

But that’s not all:  aspirin can also be very useful in the household. It can be used to remove sweat stains by soaking the garment in water with a few aspirin tablets. Flowers can also be preserved for longer with it.

Worth knowing and effects of aspirin

This anticoagulant  should not be used in the latter part of pregnancy or during menstruation. Combination with alcohol or other drugs should also be avoided. Know that doing this increases the risk of internal bleeding and anemia by 30%.

Patients with ulcers should also avoid it, especially if it occurs in the stomach or eyes. The acid in this medicine could make the problem worse.

Doctors recommend taking it with meals, preferably diluted. Aspirin is usually taken every 4 to 6 hours for three to four days (no longer). This dosage is recommended, for example, in the case of flu, fever or general malaise.

A high dose can help with ringing in the ears, stomach perforation, or Reye’s syndrome in children under 10 years of age.

While aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer, it should not be taken continuously for this purpose. If heart disease is present, a small daily dose of aspirin is often recommended.

The anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory effects can also be effective in preventing Alzheimer’s (aspirin acts as a neuroprotector) and AIDS (the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus is slowed down).

Side effects of aspirin

While aspirin has numerous health benefits, there are also unanswered questions about its frequent use and possible side effects. The acetylsalicylic acid  could lead to internal bleeding, for example in the brain.

Many scientists disagree on whether it is better to give the drug only to patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease, or to healthy adults as well.

Incorrect use could impair the effectiveness of aspirin and cause damage to health. In any case, the intake of aspirin or similar drugs must be checked by a doctor.

Dosage forms of aspirin

Acetylsalicylic acid is produced by Bayer and  sold worldwide in various dosage forms. 

• Aspirin can be taken as granules or in tablet form with or without water. There are also effervescent tablets that are dissolved in water.

• Aspirin C , i.e. effervescent tablets with vitamin C, is effective against cold symptoms.
• There is also chewable orange-flavored aspirin.
• Aspirin Complex contains additional active ingredients that help with flu and colds.

All types of aspirin show an immediate effect that lasts  up to 24 hours. The active ingredient has been classified as an essential drug  by the World Health Organization (WHO)  . But this drug was found in the medicine cabinet of millions of households much earlier.