Accutane Side Effects
Patients suffering from Accutane side effects continue to look into their legal options, including being part of Accutane lawsuits. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and sometimes mistakenly, irritable bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome affects muscle contractions in the colon and is not characterized by intestinal inflammation. Accutane side effects long term involving Accutane irritable bowel syndrome can cause significant lifestyle changes for people suffering from the disorder.
Accutane Crohn’s Disease
People often suffered from Accutane side effects years later after using this medication. Patients taking this medication for acne treatment have developed a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) called Crohn’s disease. This disorder causes inflammation of the digestive tract, most commonly affecting the lower part of the small intestine. The most common symptoms include stomach cramps, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
What are the symptoms of Accutane IBS?
• abdominal pain or discomfort in the abdomen, often relieved by or associated with a bowel movement
• chronic diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both
• whitish mucus in the stool
• a swollen or bloated abdomen
• the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement
Accutane Ulcerative Colitis
Accutane ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the rectum and colon. Sores occur where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon, then bleed and produce pus. Inflammation in the colon also causes the colon to empty frequently, causing diarrhea.
Accutane Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The most common symptoms of Accutane ulcerative colitis are stomach pain and bloody diarrhea. Patients also may experience other symptoms including:
• anemia
• fatigue
• weight loss
• loss of appetite
• rectal bleeding
• loss of body fluids and nutrients
• skin lesions
• joint pain
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