The aspirin used today was developed by a German chemist over 100 years ago as an arthritis remedy for his father. Aspirin is probably one of the most inexpensive and useful medicines ever created. Not only is it good for traditional aches, pain, and fever, physicians now advocate its use for heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots. Aspirin lowers the risk of colon cancer in families with a strong history of the disease. It may soon be recommended as a way of decreasing the risk of some types of cataracts, gallstones, and dementia.
Improper use can lead to severe consequences.
Consult your physician before taking even a low dose of aspirin regularly.