Ulcerative Colitis and Accutane
Ulcerative Colitis is one of a number of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases linked to the drug Accutane. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and sores-or ulcers-in the lining of the rectum and colon and can cause severe pain as well as an increased risk of colon cancer.
Ulcerative colitis is not something to be taken lightly. Seeking treatment for this disease as soon as symptoms display is vital. If you or someone you love has developed ulcerative colitis after taking the drug Accutane, contact an Accutane lawsuit attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to find out about your lawsuit options.
Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
There are certain things that may indicate the presence of ulcerative colitis. If you have been on the drug Accutane, be on the look out for any of the following symptoms:
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Significant weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Rectal bleeding
- Loss of body fluids and nutrients from diarrhea
- Skin lesions
- Joint pain
- Growth failure in children
Ulcerative colitis can only be diagnosed by a doctor by performing a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. It is important to note that symptoms of this condition may not arise until years after taking Accutane. This is one of the main reasons the drug was only recently taken off the market in the United States.
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If you or someone you love has developed ulcerative colitis after taking the drug Accutane, contact an Accutane lawsuit attorney from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today to discuss your legal rights and options.
