If you suffer from a disease to your intestines, Crohn's treatment may be needed. Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease where the digestive tract is inflamed on a chronic basis. Common symptoms include cramping and abdominal pain, severe bouts of diarrhea and painful stools, bleeding, and sudden and/or unexpected weight loss. Generally speaking, Crohn's disease resides in the small or large intestine.
The first step in Crohn's treatment, like any other disorder, is a proper diagnosis. Because the disease causes visible damage in the intestines, many doctors prefer to use a colonoscopy to determine the level of the disorder. Today, other minimally invasive imaging procedures are available as well. Crohn's symptoms can be remarkably similar to those of irritable bowel syndrome, so a proper diagnosis is key to receiving the proper treatment.
Once diagnosed, Crohn's treatment consists of three approaches:
- A change in diet - Your food intake can significantly affect how your intestines operate and react. If you are eating garbage, your body will have trouble digesting it. Healthy foods with lots of dietary fiber are the first step.
- Medications - Your doctor may write a prescription to treat your intestinal problems, which may include an anti-inflammatory medication for the inflammation and irritation in your intestines, as well as an antibiotic medication to stave off any infections that have developed.
- Surgery - In extreme cases, a portion of your intestine or colon may need to be removed.
While this is very intimidating and can be a burden financially, it is important to look at what might have caused this inflamed bowel. Those who suffer from extreme acne may be taking a medication called Accutane, or its generic equivalent, isotretinoin. Roche Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Accutane, have come under fire in recent years when it was determined that the drug can cause forms of IBD, including Crohn's disease.
Thousands of personal injury lawsuits have been filed against the company. If you suspect that Accutane or isotretinoin has caused your Crohn's disease, call 877-739-7744 to determine if you have any legal course of action.
Help Paying For Your Crohns Treatment May Be Available Through A Successful Accutane Lawsuit
[Posted on May 17]
If you believe that you've begun experiencing the symptoms of Crohn's disease, you need to see a doctor immediately. This is especially true if you have a history of taking Accutane to treat your acne. Crohn's symptoms such as abdominal cramps, bloody stools and severe diarrhea can be the earliest signs that you have this form of inflammatory bowel disease. If this is a condition that you have, you'll want a proper diagnosis as soon as possible so you can begin Crohns treatment. Over the last several years, many former Accutane patients have learned that their use of the medication put them at an increased risk of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's.
There were no Accutane warnings given to patients about these risks when the drug was available on the market for almost 30 years but once the research that linked the medication to these serious Accutane side effects, Roche Pharmaceuticals took it off the shelves in 2009. Individuals that hadn't taken Accutane in years but had been suffering from Crohn's disease now realized there was a connection. There is no cure for Crohn's but there are different forms of Crohns treatment that will slow down the disease's progression. But this treatment will be most effective when started early so if you've used Accutane in the past, you need to be vigilant of the warning signs.
You may also want to consider taking legal action against Roche Pharmaceuticals so that the costs of your Crohns treatment don't place an unjust financial burden on you and your family. Lawsuits involving Accutane have been won in recent years by victims but only by those that have hired an Accutane attorney that is qualified to take on this type of case. Not all lawyers will have the necessary background or be skilled enough to go up against the legal team of Roche, which by this point is more than ready to discredit any poorly represented cases against the drug company.
The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have an Accutane attorney that will advise you of your options if you believe the drug has been the cause of your condition. They will assess your situation and tell you if moving forward with an Accutane lawsuit is appropriate given the circumstances. The result could mean that you get financial compensation that you're able to put towards your Crohns treatment so you can focus on your health.
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