Crohns Disease

Accutane Crohn’s Disease

Since Accutane’s introduction in 1982, millions of prescriptions have been written for this acne medication. Unfortunately, this drug came with serious long term effects including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and IBS. Patients affected by these more serious bowel problem side effects years later have looked at filing an Accutane Crohns lawsuit to help compensate for medical bills and the permanent injuries caused by this drug.

Crohn’s disease is a category of bowel disorder that is part of inflammatory bowel disease which is the general name for a disease that causes swelling or inflammation in the intestines. Accutane IBD Crohns disease affects men and women equally. All layers of the intestine may be involved and normal healthy bowel can exist between sections of diseased bowel.

Accutane Bowel Inflammation Symptoms

• Stomach pain (abdominal)
• Diarrhea
• Rectal bleeding
• Weight loss
• Arthritis
• Skin problems

Accutane Long Term Side Effects Information

One of the most common Accutane bowel problems is blockage of the intestine. Blockage occurs because the disease tends to thicken the intestinal wall with swelling and scar tissue, narrowing the passage. Crohn’s disease may also cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the affected area into surrounding tissues, such as the bladder, vagina, or skin. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved. The tunnels, called fistulas, are a common complication and often become infected. Sometimes fistulas can be treated with medicine, but in some cases they may require surgery.

Nutritional problems are common in patients with Accutane Crohn’s disease. Deficiencies of proteins, calories, and vitamins are well documented. These deficiencies may be caused by inadequate dietary intake, intestinal loss of protein, or poor absorption, also referred to as malabsorption.

Other complications associated with Accutane inflammatory bowel disease disease include arthritis, skin problems, inflammation in the eyes or mouth, kidney stones, gallstones, or other diseases of the liver and biliary system. Some of these problems resolve during treatment for disease in the digestive system, but some must be treated separately.

We represent all clients suffering from Accutane Crohns disease side effects on a contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. For a free no-obligation consultation please call toll free or fill out our short online contact form and an Accutane lawsuit Crohn’s attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions including information on the Accutane recall 2009.