Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Asked 6 months ago

Is aspirin hard on kidneys or liver?

My mother has been taking aspirin for years for her heart condition, as prescribed by her doctor. Lately, she's been concerned if taking it daily for so long can be harmful to her kidneys or liver.

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Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, taking too much aspirin can definitely put a strain on your kidneys and liver! 😮 It is always safer to use it occasionally and avoid high doses. Drink lots of water to help your body flush things out! 💧

Priti Nair Priti Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Since I manage a thyroid condition, I always avoid self-medicating with NSAIDs like aspirin because they can impact liver and kidney function over time. It is much safer to get regular blood tests and consult your doctor for safe pain management.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Chronic or high-dose usage of aspirin can indeed lead to analgesic nephropathy or affect liver enzymes. It is critical to use it only as recommended and discuss long-term pain management with a qualified physician.

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Karan Dev Karan Dev Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, regular use of painkillers can affect your kidney filtration and liver health. I prefer managing minor muscle aches through regular stretching, walking, and staying well-hydrated rather than taking pills that load up the organs.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, aspirin can definitely be hard on both kidneys and liver if used without medical supervision. Please do not take it regularly on your own. Get a doctor's advice and get your organ function tests checked if you have been taking it long-term.

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