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Does Aspirin help with pain & inflammation?

Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 8 people who reported on Aspirin for pain & inflammation say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.

Pain & inflammation: what users report
100%better8 reports · few reports
8 better0 no change0 worse

What people say about Aspirin and pain & inflammation

“Aspirin works better than anything I've ever tried, even cissus or other NSAIDS.”
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“I've noted that a feel a bit better on aspirin but not as strongly as prednisone”
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“I already use aspirin (reduces prostaglandin levels) if I experience especially bad hangover symptoms, but I don't usually take it because it doesn't affect the root cause. Aspirin and all other NSAIDs also increase risk of ulcers and stomach bleeding substantially, which is compounded when drinking”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong2,128 meta-analyses · 5,064 trials on PubMed

None of the top reviews we found look specifically at pain & inflammation. See all research on Aspirin.

Side effects people mention

stomach issues 5ulcers 4tinnitus 3bleeding risk 3ulcer 2

What else is Aspirin used for?

Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Aspirin help with pain & inflammation? 100% of 8 users say yes — PlainPill