Accutane® and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Accutane is associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a term used to describe intestinal disorders that cause inflammation, including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Symptoms of IBD usually include:
• Cramping in the abdomen
• Bloody stools
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Fever
Inflammatory bowel disease is not curable and will usually fluctuate between active periods and periods of remission for the rest of a patient’s life.
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease, characterized by inflammation in the large and small intestines. There is no cure for Crohn’s disease. This form of inflammatory bowel disease causes ulcerations of the intestines and can also affect the digestive system. Crohn’s disease is sometimes also referred to as colitis, granulomatous enteritis, regional enteritis, ileitis or terminal ileitis.
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are similar and closely related. Ulcerative colitis is another form of chronic inflammation involving the colon. Patients with ulcerative colitis may also experienced pain in their joints, vomiting and nausea.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Accutane
Some patients who have a history of using Accutane in the treatment of severe acne have complained of inflammatory bowel disease. In fact, some Accutane users and their lawyers blame Accutane for the irreversible condition. Accutane lawyers have filed lawsuits on behalf of patients who believe they developed Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis as a result of using the acne medication.
Ask an Accutane Lawyer About Compensation
If you’ve developed a case of IBD and have a history of Accutane use, you may qualify to seek a recovery for your losses. Recovery may include financial compensation for medical bills, treatment costs, long-term physical illness, discomfort and more. For information about how to pursue an Accutane injury lawsuit, contact our lawyers for dangerous drugs today. We will evaluate the details of your case to determine if you in fact have a legitimate case.
We provide free case evaluations to affected individuals. Call us today (800) 880-4965 or send us an email and a qualified and professional Accutane lawyer will contact your shortly.
