Is it too risky to take low-dose Aspirin every day for years?

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I have reviewed your health query and can understand your worries well. No, this is not such a high dose that it may have caused issues to the blood vessels or brain. It is the safest dosage of Aspirin and is rather protective to the blood vessels at large. It will not harm you even if you have taken it for a long time. Actually, we have to consider the benefits of Aspirin versus the little harm, if any, caused by the drug. Clots are very serious compared to any side effect of baby Aspirin. As far as taking you off Aspirin is concerned, it can be decided only by your treating physician as he knows best about your past and recent medical conditions. Without having a good reason, we cannot take you off Aspirin. And, if your physician decides to take you off Aspirin, you will no longer be at risk of side effects. I hope it helps you. Please feel free to contact me if you need further assistance. I would be happy to help. Regards.

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I understand your concern. The tablet Aspirin is used to dissolve clots of any nature, either innate due to some disease or injury to the blood vessels. It is used to prevent the clot from increasing further in size in our closed circulatory system. To dissolve it and keep a check on any further clot formation, it is good to go with the tablet Aspirin. When a vessel is injured, a raw area is created that is more prone to future clot formation. This itself is a clear indication and rationale for the use of the tablet Aspirin. Yes, you do not need to worry. In the absence of any other symptoms and the duration of pain, it does not seem to be an issue. Maybe it resulted from a muscle spasm or so, but still, I would recommend you to get a physical checkup done by your physician. PE (pulmonary embolism) and other complications are serious if a clot travels in vital organs of the body like the heart, lungs, brain, etc., but, if you keep a check on your health, take a healthy diet, remain physically active, and keep a regular follow up with your PCP, I am sure you are safe. Do not be scared and take it as normal in your daily life. Move on, and please do not think too much of the last episode. It was just a clot, and I am sure your physician will be taking care of the consequences thereafter. Regular evaluation will help you to remain out of danger. I hope it helps. Please feel free to ask more questions if you feel there is something left out. I would be happy to assist you anytime. Regards.