can regular doses of apirin cause anal bleeding and diarohea ?

Question

I have high blood pressure and I am prescribed apirin taken on a daily basis. Can this cause anal bleeding and diarrohea ?

Answer 1

Not by itself. Aspirin is a blood thinner, so if you have other gastro-intestinal problems or hemmorhoids, it could.

Answer 2

I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. It depends on the dose you are taking. Aspirin can cause bleeding in the digestive tract (especially in the stomach) and upset the forward movement of the intestines so it may cause diarrhoea or constipation. Some people are allergic to it.

Gloria(BSYA)

Answer 3

Because of the properties in aspirin I would think that it could be possible. I am guessing the cause could be a bleeding ulcer? Definitely see the doc.

Answer 4

Aspirin by itself can cause bleeding...but generally does not cause diarrhea. Anytime you have rectal bleeding you need to seek medical attention,. It depends on the color of the blood...is it bright red or dark red...bright red means it's from the lower GI tract, dark red would be from the upper GI tract.

Answer 5

Yes, it can. Even at the 81mg considered a low dose, in certain people.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1014089.stm

http://clos.net/lib/04-comps/low_dose_aspirin_bleeding.htm

http://www.cydaily.com/med-Medical/asprin.html

See your doctor as soon as possible.