Elderly people who have been taking aspirin for 2 years and have recently developed purple lumps on their bodies, if there are no triggers such as trauma, it is mostly necessary to stop or change the drug under the guidance of a doctor.
Aspirin is a kind of anti-platelet aggregation drugs, in the clinical often combined with atorvastatin and other lipid stabilization drugs used for secondary prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease treatment. Subcutaneous hemorrhage is one of the common adverse reactions to aspirin and is commonly seen in middle-aged and elderly patients.
When this situation occurs, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to improve the thromboelastography and other related examinations, and according to the results of the examination, choose to stop the drug or replace other safer drugs for treatment, such as clopidogrel.
In addition, if the purple mass is caused by subcutaneous petechiae after bumping, pay attention to observe the change of the condition, if the petechiae gradually dissipate, no special treatment can be carried out, if the petechiae continue to increase, it is also necessary to consult a doctor in time, complete the relevant examination of coagulation function, to clarify the existence of coagulation dysfunction, and carry out the corresponding treatment under the guidance of the doctor.
Aspirin is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the drug components, have severe hepatic or renal insufficiency and have bleeding tendency. Adverse reactions such as bleeding gums, subcutaneous hemorrhage and black stools may occur during the process of using the drug, and it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to adjust the drug under the guidance of the doctor if the corresponding symptoms occur, and not to dispose of the drug at your own discretion.