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Can Aspirin Cause Bruising On The Body?

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Question : I have been taking asprin for ankle surgery. I am now 12 weeks past surgey and still taking it. I have noticed I am bruising. should I be concerned about the bruising?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Side effect of aspirin

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Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but the bruising you are experiencing is a side effect of the long term use of aspirin. Aspirin inhibits the normal function of platelets which increases the risk of bleeding which can be manifested by bruising or prolonged bleeding from minor cuts.. however, The real concern is not about simple bruising but about significant bleeding. Aspirin can cause or exacerbate gastric ulcers, and if they bleed they will bleed more severely because of the blood-thinning effect of the aspirin. I would recommend that you discontinue taking aspirin and replace it by another analgesic that does not have blood thinning effect such as ibuprofen . I hope I answered your question
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Can Aspirin Cause Bruising On The Body?

Brief Answer: Side effect of aspirin Detailed Answer: Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but the bruising you are experiencing is a side effect of the long term use of aspirin. Aspirin inhibits the normal function of platelets which increases the risk of bleeding which can be manifested by bruising or prolonged bleeding from minor cuts.. however, The real concern is not about simple bruising but about significant bleeding. Aspirin can cause or exacerbate gastric ulcers, and if they bleed they will bleed more severely because of the blood-thinning effect of the aspirin. I would recommend that you discontinue taking aspirin and replace it by another analgesic that does not have blood thinning effect such as ibuprofen . I hope I answered your question