Aspirin from head: possible damage

A single dose of aspirin, many believe, can temporarily relieve the headache. But scientists are not sure whether the good aspirin cope with its task and whether it is useful in general.

Research by British scientists have shown that about half of people suffering migraine They prefer to take aspirin. The researchers worked with several groups of patients with chronic   headache.   Some received as an analgesic aspirin. Another battered placebo tablets or potent drugs.

Observations have shown that 52 per cent of decision aspirin within two hours after administration were tested relative pain. Patients taking a placebo, the rate was 32 percent. A quarter of a host aspirin   get rid of headache   for two hours, compared to 11 percent receiving placebo. Aspirin reduced the number of other symptoms migraine   - Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. But the combination of aspirin and substance metoclopramide It worked even better.

Dr. Andrew Moore, head of research, said that aspirin - Not a panacea. It helps about half of cases. For many aspirin   It is output as it is cheap and is publicly available. But you must know that this drug carries a risk of side effects. The drug can lead to formation of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding. The risk increases with regular use, as well as the elderly. People exposed to these problems must use aspirin very carefully. According to Dr. Moore, the best - not to self-medicate, and seek professional medical help.

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