because i am a 39 yrs old smoker male i decided to take 81 mg aspirin daily to reduce heart attack risk(i know quitting smoking would be much better of),i also have moderate hemoroid problem that bleeds once in a while if idont be careful with my diet,but after 10 days of low doze of aspirin treatment i noticed the bleeding got worsen,more often,more blood ,i stopped taking aspirin,is these 2 things be related or was it a coinsidence(i am asking this question here because i cant afford to go to a doctor,so exclude those answers please)
2006-10-27 18:59:14 · 7 answers · asked by wiseman 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Aspirin has been known to be a moderate blood thinner, with reduced clotting ability, so it is possible for the hemmoroid bleeding to increase somewhat. I suggest you keep up the aspirin regimen, but also consider taking a daily dose of a fiber supplement, such as Metamucil or Citrucel to aid in easier bowel movements.
2006-10-27 19:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jolly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin is most likely the reason your bleeding got worse.Aspririn is not a 'blood thinner' it is an antiplatelet agent..in other words it does not allow your platelets to form plugs and block a site of possible bleed.
Aspirin is definitely cardioprotective especially in a smoker..but like all treatments it has to be a balance of risk vs. benefit.
Finally .....you hit the nail right on the head... the answer is not adding a protective agent...but removing the risk factor that you acutally pay for..quit smoking..try the patch/ gum..if they dont work find a free clinic near you ( there must be one at the nearest University/Community training hospital) and they should be able to prescirbe meds..wellbutrin works for some....Pfizer just came out with a new med
Good luck.
2006-10-27 19:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by doc_im_med 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asprin can cause bleed or more of it, it is a natural blood thinner that is why a person should take it if they have had a heart attack. The asprin thins out the blood enough so it gos through the heart better and so the heart doesn't have to work as hard. If a person has a problem with bleeding they should talk to a doctor first before taking a daily asprin. I would suggest you stop the aspirin if you are seeing a increase in bleeding from hermoriods, you could have a serious bleeding issue and not know it.
2006-10-27 19:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by melindarix@sbcglobal.net 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Aspirin will definitely increase clotting time. If it induces bleeding at the 81 milligram dose, try cutting the dose in half (cutting the tablet in half or taking a tablet every other day) to determine if it is sufficient to stop the bleeding. You should discuss the problem with a doctor. Maybe if you quit smoking you could afford an occasional doctor's visit.
2006-10-27 22:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin inhibits platelet function, which is important for blood clotting. Yes, the two are related.
2006-10-27 19:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by picopico 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i cant believe people dont pay attention to the ads on tv and warnings on the bottle, asprin is really bad for anyone with a tender stomach, yes it causes bleeding. its an acid you know.
2006-10-27 19:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
aspirin definitely will cause increased bleeding from hemorrhoids
2006-10-27 19:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by tamumd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Haha. Good one Bebop! wink wink
2016-03-28 09:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋