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Doctor insights on: Does Aspirin Dissolve Blood Clots

No: Aspirin is used to prevent the formation of blood clots through the inhibition of aggregation of cells (platelets) that are part of the clot. Once the clot is formed, Aspirin is not very effective in dissolving it. This is because the clot has material incorporated in it that does not respond to the action of aspirin. ...Read more

No: Aspirin can inhibit coagulation of blood in the legs, but once a clot forms it will not dissolve the clot. At that point "blood thinners" are the treatment. ...Read more

Yes: Aspirin impairs the ability of platelets (clotting cells) to bunch together and form clots. The effect aspirin has on each platelet is permanent, but a platelet only lasts for about 10 days before it dies and is replaced by a new one. After stopping aspirin therapy, any affected platelets will be gone within a month at most, more likely 2-3 weeks, and the replacements should be normal. ...Read more

Your inr: Is completely normal.

Not really: Aspirin works to inhibit platelet function, but is not an anticoagulant like Coumadin (warfarin) or heparin. Depending on why you are taking Aspirin and your risk factors, it can be more beneficial that the bleeding risk. But that requires more of an individual balancing of risk/benefits. ...Read more

Type of endocarditis: What type of endocarditis are you asking about? Aspirin may help but typically anticoagulantion with Heparin then Coumadin (warfarin) is used to prevent embolization. Check with your cardiologist. ...Read more

Location: Where were your clots? If you had a clot in a vein or in your heart, Aspirin isn't effective. A more potent anticoagulant is necessary. You shouldn't take both usually. If you've had an arterial clot: coronary artery, bypass graft, or stroke, Aspirin is indicated - if you're not bleeding and not at high risk of bleeding. Also, be aware that Aspirin can cause cause stomach upset and GI bleeding. ...Read more

Nothing: A hickey is just a bruise in the skin from pressure. It will go away with no treatment. When it starts to turn yellow you know it is going away. ...Read more

Brief vacation from: Stop aspirin for 3 days and then resume ...Read more

Blood clots: The reason you have blood clots during your period is different than what Aspirin does in your body. If you take daily Aspirin you might bleed more heavily. ...Read more

Yes it helps: But another stronger medication is also indicated. This has to be the choice of your doctor
Eliquis and Xarelto are the two most common drugs chosen
Speak with your PCP or Cardiologist.
Hope this helps!
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No: You are young and if there are no risk factors there is no need to worry about blood clots. I don't think you need Aspirin either. ...Read more

No, See below: Tattooing is a form of self-mutilation and you should not do it, much less if it will interfere with your medication. Do not discontinue taking aspirin, without talking with the doctor who prescribed it. ...Read more

Get Ur flu shot: In the peak period of reye syndrome during the 70's it was found associated with growing kids, generally in mid childhood. When we quit giving Aspirin to kids (birth to 16) the process all but disappeared. You are not in a risk group at 38.I believe in the flu shot.I sent a newborn home with a grandparent in 2009 when her pregnant daughter died of flu at 39 weeks. It would have made a difference. ...Read more

Try naproxen: Plus Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Agree: Such measures are useful but cannot guarantee being clot free ...Read more

It does: It does inhibit platelet function. It does inhibit clot formation in veins. Its just that venous clots aren't quite as serious an issue. We worry about clots in the arteries to your heart that can lead to heart attack or an artery to your extremity leading to cold leg or arm. People do get clots in their veins, they are called DVTs but they usually aren't fatal. ...Read more

Not recommended: Aspirin is prescribed for some very specific issues in pregnancy; however, its not recommended for general use. In the first trimester, aspirin use is concerning for increased pregnancy loss and even congenital defects. In the third trimester it can cause premature closure of an important vessel in the babies heart. You shouldn't use it unless you are prescribed it by a doctor. Best wishes! ...Read more

It can: But you need to be monitored for both, as well as liver abnormalities. ...Read more

Depends: What kind of stomach problems do you have? Are you taking medication for your condition? If you have ulcers or stomach bleeding I would not advise even 81 mg aspirin. Best advice is to talk with your family physician who will give you exercises you can do in your seat with your legs, get up and walk the aisle periodically and wear support stockings. ...Read more

Not a bad idea: Medial malleolar fx surgery is performed under tourniquet. Hence, no increased blood loss risks whether you take Aspirin before and/or after surgery. Trauma studies have confirmed that continuing Aspirin through the peri-op period does not increase risks for these type surgeries, but can reduce potential thromboembolic events. Although blood clot risk is small, it is not unheard of. ...Read more

Yes: A big possibility.

Yes: Depends on what medical conditions you have. You might be prone to develop clots,
have other risk factors- some are congenital.
Obesity, on birth control pills, inactivity, are some common risk factors. ...Read more

No: Aspirin is a blood thinner and would not cause a blood clot. Motrin should not cause a blood clot either. ...Read more

None: Aspirin is not a good treatment for a deep venous thrombosis aka a blood clot in the leg. There area other medications that are better at getting the clot to resolve. Talk to your physician. ...Read more

One: Just one can do.

Blood clot: No, this is not the first thing you think of concerning the cause. Please submit a lot more information about you and the back pain in order to give more help. ...Read more

Depends: Depends where it is. You need to see a vascular surgeon. ...Read more

See below: No. The clot will heal on it's own. Aspirin will help prevent future clots. ...Read more

What is your goal?: A low dose (81mg) Aspirin is a common way to reduce platelet stickiness which is an early stage of clot formation. Stopping after one dose doesn't suddenly make you more likely to clot, it just returns you to your baseline. If your physician thinks it would be ok for you, it is a small investment that can pay off without causing some of the problems that other medications have. ...Read more