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Is It Safe To Take Aspirin In Case Of Splenectomy?
hi im worried about my partner she was getting servier head akes the doc thk its migran they tryed every type of drug notthing was working other day she was admitted too a&e coz of her head and they give her diclofenac sodiun 50 mg and it took the head ake away so we went too our gp too c if we could get some she give use some we took the drugs home and after my partner read the instructions and it says if u arlugic too asprin not too take them well my parnter has no spleen from an opp she had when she was 9 and they say u cnt have aspin coz it thins the blood so now shes worried aboput this pill is she safe too take it i mean the gp did prosrcib it too her ??
Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Hi,
It is generally not recommended for people who have had a splenectomy to take aspirin or other blood-thinning medications unless specifically directed by a doctor, as it can increase the risk of bleeding. However, diclofenac sodium is not a blood-thinning medication like aspirin, so it may be safe for your partner to take as prescribed by the doctor.
Your partner needs to inform her doctor about her medical history, including the fact that she has had a splenectomy, before taking any new medication. Her doctor can then advise on the safety of the medication and whether it is appropriate for her to take based on her individual health history and current health status. If your partner has concerns about the safety of a medication, it is important to discuss these concerns with her doctor rather than stop the medication without medical advice.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It is generally not recommended for people who have had a splenectomy to take aspirin or other blood-thinning medications unless specifically directed by a doctor, as it can increase the risk of bleeding. However, diclofenac sodium is not a blood-thinning medication like aspirin, so it may be safe for your partner to take as prescribed by the doctor.
Your partner needs to inform her doctor about her medical history, including the fact that she has had a splenectomy, before taking any new medication. Her doctor can then advise on the safety of the medication and whether it is appropriate for her to take based on her individual health history and current health status. If your partner has concerns about the safety of a medication, it is important to discuss these concerns with her doctor rather than stop the medication without medical advice.
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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