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Is It Okay To Do Sinus Surgery If I Take Aspirin On Previous Days?
I am a 29 year old female and having sinus surgery on Tuesday, but took a product containing aspirin this past Thursday. On the day of the surgery, it will have been 5 days since I have taken a product containing aspirin. My doctor is aware of the situation and told me just not to take any more between now and the surgery. Am I ok to have the surgery or should I re-schedule?
Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Hi,
Aspirin is a blood thinner and can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery, including sinus surgery. It is typically recommended to stop taking aspirin at least 7-10 days before surgery to minimize this risk. However, the length of time needed to stop taking aspirin may vary depending on the individual and the specific surgical procedure.
In your case, since it will have been 5 days since you last took aspirin, the effects of the aspirin on your blood may have worn off enough to proceed with the surgery. However, it is ultimately up to your doctor to decide if it is safe to go ahead with the surgery based on your individual health history and the specifics of your procedure.
It's important to follow your doctor's advice to not take any more aspirin before the surgery, as even a small amount of aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding. If you have any concerns or questions, it's best to discuss them with your doctor to ensure that you are comfortable with the decision to proceed with the surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Aspirin is a blood thinner and can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery, including sinus surgery. It is typically recommended to stop taking aspirin at least 7-10 days before surgery to minimize this risk. However, the length of time needed to stop taking aspirin may vary depending on the individual and the specific surgical procedure.
In your case, since it will have been 5 days since you last took aspirin, the effects of the aspirin on your blood may have worn off enough to proceed with the surgery. However, it is ultimately up to your doctor to decide if it is safe to go ahead with the surgery based on your individual health history and the specifics of your procedure.
It's important to follow your doctor's advice to not take any more aspirin before the surgery, as even a small amount of aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding. If you have any concerns or questions, it's best to discuss them with your doctor to ensure that you are comfortable with the decision to proceed with the surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
How much dosage of Aspirin and for what indication of taking Aspirin would lead to a better answer. However, short span of Aspirin treatment may not harm you for sinus surgery. Indication of sinus surgery is also important. However, you should not take any more till surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pinal Vaghasiya, General & Family Physician
How much dosage of Aspirin and for what indication of taking Aspirin would lead to a better answer. However, short span of Aspirin treatment may not harm you for sinus surgery. Indication of sinus surgery is also important. However, you should not take any more till surgery.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pinal Vaghasiya, General & Family Physician
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