Why does my gums bleed after taking aspirin?

Bleeding gums are very common in our daily life. This phenomenon is not good for our health because bleeding gums are generally caused by various diseases. Therefore, we must take the problem of bleeding gums seriously. Many people will also experience bleeding gums when taking medicines. For example, why do bleeding gums occur when taking aspirin? Let’s take a look at the explanation below. I hope everyone can understand.

Generally, there are many reasons that lead to bleeding gums. Medications may also cause bleeding gums. It is recommended to go to the dental department of a regular hospital to check your teeth to see if it is gingivitis or periodontitis, and then check your blood routine to find out the cause and then treat it symptomatically. Enteric-coated aspirin tablets have a certain effect on coagulation function. Currently, bleeding gums after taking them may be related to this drug. It is recommended to go to the hospital to check the coagulation function to see if there are any abnormalities. Also, go to the dentistry department to see if the bleeding is caused by oral disease itself. If enteric-coated aspirin tablets have an impact, stop taking the medicine in time.

If bleeding gums occur after taking aspirin, if other causes such as gingivitis and blood system diseases can be ruled out, it is considered to be related to oral aspirin. It is recommended to take a smaller preventive dose, such as 75-100 mg/day. If severe gingival bleeding still occurs after reducing the dosage, you should go to the hospital for relevant examinations. Depending on the situation, you may need to stop taking aspirin or change the medication.

In addition, be careful when taking aspirin. Neither too small nor too large a dose is acceptable. The therapeutic dose for general patients is 75 to 325 mg, and the commonly used dose in China is 100 mg. The human body's blood viscosity is higher between 6 and 10 in the morning. To prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it is better to take aspirin around 8 in the morning. To reduce the drug's irritation to the stomach and intestines, it is best to take the drug about half an hour after a meal. Do not take the drug on an empty stomach. Patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers, active ulcers, thrombocytopenia, and poor coagulation function should avoid taking aspirin.

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