05:59 PM Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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There is a drug that some elderly people accept to take without a prescription, which poses a great danger to their health, according to Dr. Jamal Shaaban, former dean of the National Heart Institute.
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Shaaban said that the medicine he is referring to is aspirin, pointing out that the elderly take it, thinking that it helps reduce the risk of blood clots with age.
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The former dean of the Heart Institute refuted this myth, stressing that a recent study conducted in the United States of America denied aspirin its ability to prevent blood clots.
He explained that the researchers of the study also found that taking aspirin for the elderly without consulting a specialist may negatively affect their health, as it exposes them to some diseases.
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Shaaban identified the harms of aspirin for the elderly, which were found by the American study, in the following health problems:
– Ulcers.
– bleeding.
– Anemia.
Fatigue.
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According to him, the elderly can avoid blood clots by:
Eat vegetables and fruits.
Do not overeat foods rich in carbohydrates, sugars and fats.
– Stay away from fried foods.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Maintaining body weight.
Walk daily for 45 minutes.
Get enough sleep.
– Quit Smoking.
Avoid stress as much as possible.
– Periodic follow-up with the doctor for patients with pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, gout, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Periodic examination, for early detection of heart diseases, especially strokes, and prompt treatment.
2023-06-28 15:02:15
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