When your intestines become inflamed and irritated on a regular basis, you may have inflammatory bowel disease. This disease includes a number of different types of intestinal disorders, such as ulcerative colitis disease, or Crohn's disease. These are the two most serious types of IBD.
Crohn's disease generally can cause open sores, or ulcers, on the small and large intestines. These sores can become infected, and Crohn's treatment may require surgical procedures. Ulcerative colitis causes the same type of sores, but on the lower part of the intestine, generally starting with the rectum.
There are several different causes for inflammatory bowel disease, but one of the most dangerous can be the use of Accutane. Accutane is a drug used to treat severe cases of acne. However, it has been shown to cause inflammatory bowel disease as a side effect. Accutane warnings have been revised by the FDA to include this fact. If you are currently taking this drug (or its generic equivalent, isotretinoin), watch for the following symptoms:
- painful cramping
- unexpected weight loss
- painful stools
- bloody stools
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may wish to seek professional medical assistance. A doctor may prescribe some dietary changes or medications. Generally you will have anti-inflammatory medicine combined with an antibiotic to fight off any infections. Surgery may be required if too much damage has been done. To avoid these symptoms, maintain a healthy diet � consume high-fiber foods and keep yourself hydrated. Your mental health plays a factor as well: make sure you handle and control your stress levels to keep your body from crumbling under pressure.
If you find yourself stuck with medical bills as a result of your Accutane use, call 877-739-7744. Our specialists deal with Accutane lawsuits and can help
you receive the damages that you need to cover the costs of your health problems that resulted from using this prescription medication. Literally thousands of personal injury lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Accutane. Protect yourself from the damages caused by these terrible disorders.
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An Accutane-Caused Inflamatory Bowel Disease Requires Expensive Ongoing Treatment
[Posted on April 23]
Studies have linked various types of inflamatory bowel disease with past use of the medication Accutane. Patients had originally used this drug to treat their severe acne but as the research revealed much greater Accutane side effects than patients were ever told about, it became clear the risks were far too great even with any potential benefits the medication could yield. This is why the FDA issued a black box warning about Accutane and the makers of the medication, Roche Pharmaceuticals, took Accutane off the shelves in 2009.
Certainly, had patients known that they were putting themselves at a greater risk for an inflamatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, and understood that these conditions have no cure they would have taken a different approach to treating their acne. By not being given adequate Accutane warnings and unknowingly taking these risks, many former patients believe they have grounds for an Accutane lawsuit against Roche Pharmaceuticals. If you have a history of Accutane use and begin to notice any IBD symptoms including, rectal pain or bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal cramping or sudden weight loss, you need to see a doctor right away. While there is no cure for inflamatory bowel disease, there is treatment that can lessen the pain of your IBD symptoms and slow down their progression. That being said, the medical costs associated with this type of treatment can be expensive.
Those medical bills will continue to pile up as you will need treatment for your inflamatory bowel disease indefinitely. If Accutane is the cause of your inflamatory bowel disease, you may be entitled to financial compensation. By filing an Accutane lawsuit you can hold Roche Pharmaceuticals accountable for the harm they've caused you and your family. To take the first step in this process, you can contact the Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley. The firm will provide you with a free legal consultation with an Accutane attorney that is experienced.
You should only trust the advice of an Accutane attorney with a background in these cases who can accurately determine if you should move forward with legal action. The past success of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley in litigation related to Accutane side effects ensures that they'll provide you with credible guidance and help you decide if filing an Accutane lawsuit is appropriate. You can get assistance paying for the treatment of your inflamatory bowel disease with the help of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC.
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