Why aspirin is not used in patients with peptic ulcer?

QuestionsCategory: QuestionsWhy aspirin is not used in patients with peptic ulcer?
Biology Ease Staff asked 1 year ago
  • Aspirin causes irritation of the stomach, gastric erosion, gastritis, gastric ulcer, and G.I. bleeding.
  • It also causes a decrease in prostaglandin levels leading to increased secretion
    of HCI and ulceration.
  • Aspirin stimulates the CTZ in the brain causing epigastric distress, nausea, and vomiting.
  • Hence it is not used in patients with peptic ulcers.