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Daily aspirin use increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer. If you already have a bleeding ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, taking aspirin may cause more bleeding. The bleeding may be life-threatening.

Health experts are reminding people that daily aspirin use is probably not a good idea. They say the health benefits for most people are outweighed by the risk of internal bleeding.

The analysis, published Wednesday in the medical journal JAMA, is the latest evidence that low-dose aspirin, which slows the clotting action of platelets, may not be appropriate for people who do not have any history of heart conditions or warning signs of stroke.

Aspirin use can result in serious side effects, such as stomach bleeding, bleeding in the brain, and kidney failure.

The most serious side effect of taking aspirin is an increased risk of bleeding. Studies have found a higher risk for hemorrhage from stroke or in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Another study suggested that healthy older adults taking daily aspirin were at increased risk for death from any cause, including cancer.

Daily aspirin use increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer. If you already have a bleeding ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, taking aspirin may cause more bleeding. The bleeding may be life-threatening.

Like most medicines, aspirin has side effects. It irritates your stomach lining and can trigger gastrointestinal upset, ulcers and bleeding. And, because it thins your blood, it can be dangerous for people who are at higher risk of bleeding.

Some medical conditions, such as pregnancy, uncontrolled high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, asthma, peptic (stomach) ulcers, liver and kidney disease, could make aspirin a bad choice for you.

Low-dose aspirin is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best if you take it for many months or years. Occasionally, low-dose aspirin can cause an ulcer in your stomach or gut if you take it for a long time.

Should you take a daily aspirin? Don't start taking a daily aspirin without talking to your health care provider. Taking an occasional aspirin or two is usually safe for most adults to use for headaches, body aches or fever. But daily use of aspirin can have serious side effects, including gastrointestinal bleeding.