Question: I have acid reflux, but want to start taking a daily aspirin because my father died from a heart attack. But will aspirin upset my stomach?
Dr. Hibberd's answer:
A low-dose aspirin — 81 milligrams a day — usually does not cause gastric upset. If you are intolerant or allergic to aspirin, you simply cannot use it, and other agents are available, but may not pass the risk/benefit ratio for preventive use in most patients.
Have you considered having your gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) corrected? You may find your stomach upset is related to GERD and not aspirin. Talk to your doctor or seek out a specialist.
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