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My wife has under gone knees replacement &is obese does she need aspirin?
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No: Nobody really needs medication. Aspirin might be helpful as an anti-inflammatory or to help relieve pain. It may also be given to reduce risk of heart attack or stroke but these benefits are small in a person who does not have known atherosclerotic disease.
Answered 6/24/2014
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