Aspirin One of Treatment for a Mini Stroke

Figure 1. Aspirin as one of treatment for a mini stroke 

Treatment for a mini stroke is very important. Since the stroke occurs as a result of a blood clot mainly, doctors usually prescribe anticoagulants like aspirin initially to treat the condition of a mini stroke patient.

Aspirin is the drug of choice to prevent future a mini stroke. Aspirin makes

platelets less sticky and prevents clot formation. It works on the quality of the blood and makes it thin in consistency. Watery blood cannot form clots and so the normal flow of

blood is maintained. To treat a mini stroke, a milder dosage of drug like aspirin is used. Usually strong medication is usually avoided.

For long term consumption for patient who has a mini stroke, aspirin has undesirable side effects of aspirin are gastrointestinal ulcers, stomach bleeding, and tinnitus (the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound), especially in higher doses.

Aspirin as one of treatment for a mini stroke has many potential side effects and therefore must be used carefully. Like most powerful drugs, an overdose of aspirin or salicylates can be fatal. If a child or adult takes an overdose of aspirin, induce vomiting to empty the unabsorbed medication from the stomach (if the person who has a mini stroke is still awake and conscious). Obtain emergency medical care right away.

The most common side effects for a mini stroke who consume aspirin are heartburn and other symptoms of stomach irritation such as indigestion, pain, nausea, and vomiting. The stomach irritation may lead to bleeding from the stomach, which may cause upper gastrointestinal bleeding manifested by vomiting of either bright red blood or coffee ground like material which is an indicator of partially digested blood. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can also present with tarry black stools.

A mini stroke patients on either of these drugs need to be carefully monitored and be prepared for the possibility of side effect. Sometimes we think to give the best for our lovely family but we have to aware about side effects occurred.