12-12-2012, 03:25
I don't mean to answer in Emily's place, but aspirin acts like a blood thinner essentially. By taking it it'll reduce the viscosity of blood and make it easier for it to flow and circulate while also helping to reduce the likelihood of potential blood clots which can cause a heart attack or aneurism.
Aspirin, like many other drugs and even herbs, can build up in the liver but can also affect other body parts mainly those of the GI tract, which the liver does play a part in with its release of bile for digestion.
Sometimes the small side effects such as those can be outweighed by the potential benefit for those at risk with high bad cholesterol or those who have suffered from heart attacks or blood clots.
If I'm correct, Emily is also a med student or going into the medical field or has taken classes in school that may be beneficial towards answering your question, but there's a quick answer from a pre nursing major. Hope that helps til Emily can reply!
Aspirin, like many other drugs and even herbs, can build up in the liver but can also affect other body parts mainly those of the GI tract, which the liver does play a part in with its release of bile for digestion.
Sometimes the small side effects such as those can be outweighed by the potential benefit for those at risk with high bad cholesterol or those who have suffered from heart attacks or blood clots.
If I'm correct, Emily is also a med student or going into the medical field or has taken classes in school that may be beneficial towards answering your question, but there's a quick answer from a pre nursing major. Hope that helps til Emily can reply!