Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine. These diseases can cause severe, unrelenting pain as well as a number of conditions associated with malnutrition.
The acne drug Accutane was taken off the market in 2009 after decades of use by many Americans, in part because there was finally indisputable documentation that the drug was directly related to thousands of cases of IBD in patients who had taken the drug. If you or someone you love developed IBD after using Accutane, contact the experienced Accutane side effect lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 to learn more about your legal options.
Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The reason Accutane was on the market for as long as it was is partially because it can take years for patients with IBD to actually develop symptoms. Common symptoms of IBD include:
- Severe and persistent abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Severe diarrhea
- Rectal bleeding
- Marked weight loss
- Arthritis
- Malnutrition
The diagnosis of IBD can only be made by a skilled physician performing a colonoscopy with a biopsy of pathological lesions. If you developed IBD and took the drug Accutane, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your losses through a personal injury lawsuit.
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If you or someone you love developed IBD after using the acne drug Accutane, contact the Accutane side effect lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.
