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Does the Use of Aspirin and NSAIDs Interrupt PRP treatment

There was a time when the physicians used to recommend NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), especially aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. However, the scientists in Montreal confirmed contrarily in 2017 that the current use of NSAIDs significantly increased the risk of a heart attack.1 Therefore, some questions arise. Is the use of NSAIDs a good idea, especially if you are planning a Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy? Do NSAIDs affect the PRP function? Is there any downside? Several research studies report negative results. Letu2019s dig in.<br><br>

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Does the Use of Aspirin and NSAIDs Interrupt PRP treatment

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  1. Does Does the Use of Aspirin and the Use of Aspirin and NSAIDs Interrupt PRP treatment? NSAIDs Interrupt PRP treatment?

  2. • There was a time when the physicians used to recommend NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs), especially aspirin to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. • However, the scientists in Montreal confirmed contrarily in 2017 that the current use of NSAIDs significantly increased the risk of a heart attack.1 • Therefore, some questions arise. Is the use of NSAIDs a good idea, especially if you are planning a Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy? Do NSAIDs affect the PRP function? Is there any downside? Several research studies report negative results. Let’s dig in.

  3. What What is PRP therapy? is PRP therapy? • Platelet-rich plasma therapy is used to treat varied conditions ranging from orthopaedic ailments to hair loss issues. It has emerged as an effective, promising alternative to surgery. • PRP is prepared by concentrating the platelets rich in growth factors in your blood like platelet- derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), and connective tissue growth factors. • Once the physician injects these concentrated platelets into the damaged tissues, they slowly release the growth factors to promote natural healing. • , what you take as far as daily medications may impact the efficacy and natural healing of the PRP.

  4. What What are NSAIDs and Aspirin? are NSAIDs and Aspirin? • NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are a class of standard household medication used worldwide to reduce pain and inflammation. • These can also reduce fever, hence, are recommended for short- and long-term diseases/conditions such as flu, arthritis, backpains, dental pains and other conditions. • NSAIDs are available as over the counter medication and prescription. Among the NSAIDs, aspirin is the most well-known drug across the world. • It has been widely used since just before the 20th century (1899). Aspirin alone stands out due to its increased blood-thinning ability. Hence, aspirin can effectively prevent blood clot formation. • So is NSAIDs and aspirin use a good idea? Some studies suggest probably not if you are planning a PRP treatment. Let’s review.

  5. What What is the role of NSAIDs in the PRP treatment? is the role of NSAIDs in the PRP treatment? • Even though NSAIDs are effective pain relievers, they hinder platelet activation and aggregation by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. This inhibition will consequently prolong the bleeding time and platelets will not be able to secrete the growth factors.2 Due to this impaired platelet function, patients consuming NSAIDs will not have any therapeutic effect when undergoing PRP treatment. • So what does it mean if you are taking NSAIDs and are planning to undergo a PRP treatment? It means your NSAIDs use, especially aspirin, could sabotage your PRP treatment leading to less desirable outcomes than what they could be.

  6. How How long the effects of NSAIDs last? long the effects of NSAIDs last? • When should you stop NSAIDs and especially aspirin prior to a PRP procedure? It takes around ten days for the effect of NSAIDs and aspirin to wear off. • Hence, to be on the safe side, you should stop the NSAIDs two weeks prior to the PRP therapy. • Similarly, as the injected platelets release growth factors for around two weeks, you should stay off the NSAIDs after the PRP procedure also. • However, always discuss with your doctor before stopping any medication!

  7. So So whats whats the upshot? the upshot? • Considering the effect of NSAIDs in PRP therapy, it is best to discontinue NSAIDs two weeks before and after the PRP procedure to get the best possible outcomes of the procedure. Just follow the guidelines above after a careful discussion with your doctor.

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