The Yasmin and Yaz brand of birth control pills by Bayer HealthCare and the generic Ocella are considered unique because in addition to preventing pregnancy, it can also help diminish symptoms of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and reduce signs of acne.

But Yaz also has a number of side effects that have affected women throughout the country. Understanding more about Yaz can help you make the best decisions regarding its use and your health. If you have suffered serious Yaz or Yasmin side effects please contact us regarding being part of a Yaz birth control lawsuit.

How Birth Control Pills Work

Most birth pills contain a combination of two types of hormones: estrogen and progestin. Estrogen is a group of hormones that naturally occur the body. Along with progesterone, these hormones help regulate the release of eggs from the ovary. Birth control pills use synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone (progestin) to essentially trick the body into believing it is pregnant. When the body believes it is pregnant, it will not release any eggs.

Birth control pills also alter the body’s chemistry so that if an egg is released, it is harder to fertilize and more difficult to implant.

Generations of Birth Control Pills

The first birth control pills were introduced in the early 1960s. These first generation pills had high doses of progestin hormones and women who took them experienced weight gain, nausea, blurred vision, blood clots and strokes.

Second generation of birth control pills use different types of progestin, but some users had side effects related to the testosterone based progestin.

Third generation birth control pills also changed the type of progestin, but still had side effects such as an increased risk of blood clots.

We are now in the fourth generation of birth control pills. Contraceptives like Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella use a new form of progestin called drospirenone, along with the estrogen, ethinyl estradiol. Drospirenone has shown its risks as well: with women suffering several different serious side effects including gallbladder problems, blood clots, DVT, pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack.

Researchers believe that drospirenone causes high potassium levels in users, which can lead to these health conditions. In addition, a number of women who have used Yaz have developed gallstones and gallbladder disease. Scientists think that increased levels of potassium may be a factor in this as well. Gallstones and gallbladder disease can range from being barely noticeable to a life-threatening illness.

If you have used Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and have experienced any blood clots or gallbladder problems, contact us. We represent all women suffering from Yaz 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 case review please call toll free or fill out our short online contact form and a Yaz attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions including your options in filing a Yaz lawsuit.

The Dangers Of Chronic Reglan Use For High-Risk Patients

Chronic and high-dose use of metoclopramide (the generic name for the branded drug Reglan) has been linked to a number of severe movement-related disorders. After being available to the public (by prescription) for nearly three decades, the FDA issued a black box warning on the drug. The warning emphasizes the dangers of developing tardive dyskinesia if the patient uses Reglan for more than three months. Some populations may be at more risk than others.

Metoclopramide drugs are dopamine receptor blockers. They are often prescribed to treat symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastroparesis, and vomiting and nausea caused by radiation and chemotherapy treatment. Adolescents, geriatrics, and nursing mothers are considered to be more susceptible to developing tardive dyskinesia and other side effects than the general population. Below, we’ll explore the use of Reglan by young people, the elderly, and pregnant or nursing women.

Reglan Use Among Young People

Young children occasionally suffer from GERD and other reflux-related issues. When their symptoms are severe and their bodies are unresponsive to other forms of treatment, doctors might prescribe drugs containing metoclopramide. Many adolescents also undergo radiation or chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The treatment will often generate intense nausea and vomiting. Reglan can be used to help control these symptoms.

Chronic use of the drug by young people has produced an alarmingly high rate of dystonia. This is a condition that is similar to tardive dyskinesia; it is characterized by involuntary movements. While TD often presents within the facial area, limbs, and hands, dystonia manifests as persistent muscular contractions that are spasmodic and sometimes painful. In some cases, young victims will begin showing symptoms within weeks of beginning to use metoclopramide products.

Metoclopramide Use Among The Elderly

In 2004, studies began to show that elderly patients were at far more risk of developing tardive dyskinesia than other populations. The data also suggested that women were more likely to develop the condition than men, though this may be due to women comprising a larger portion of the sample size.

Tardive dyskinesia is another involuntary movement disorder. Unlike dystonia, which manifests primarily as muscular contractions, TD is usually most noticeable in the facial area, limbs, and extremities. Within the facial area, patients can be observed jutting out their tongue, blinking, grimacing, and swaying their jaw. Their arms and legs might also sway, and small tremors might be noticeable.

Reglan Use Among Pregnant Or Nursing Mothers

Reglan has been prescribed to pregnant women to treat nausea, and to nursing mothers to stimulate breast milk production. There is no evidence that metoclopramide drugs can be passed along from the mother to her unborn child. However, there is evidence which suggests Reglan can be passed along to a nursing baby through breast milk.

In most cases, taking metoclopramide products can stimulate the production of breast milk within a few days. Even though babies are considered more susceptible to the drug than adults, their limited exposure is seldom problematic if the mother stops taking it after the first week.

There are two important points from this article. First, metoclopramide drugs should only be considered a short-term treatment path; chronic use exposes patients to tardive dyskinesia and other side effects. Second, they should only be used when symptoms (i.e. nausea, reflux-related, etc.) are severe and other medications are ineffective. While the young, old, and pregnant or nursing are considered high-risk populations, the dangers associated with long-term Reglan use extends to everyone.

We represent all clients suffering from Reglan 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 a Reglan lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions.

Questions about Yaz and Gallbladder Side Effects

For women looking for contraceptives, the Yaz birth control pill may seem like the answer. Not only does it prevent pregnancy, it can also make periods lighter and shorter. It can help reduce physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Even better, it can be used to diminish acne. But it’s extremely important to understand the more seriousYaz / Yasmin side effects.

Yaz uses a combination of two hormones: estrogen and a progestin. Together, these hormones trick your body into believing it is pregnant. As a result, you do not ovulate. But, in case an egg is released, the contraceptives alter the body’s chemistry to make it less likely that the egg could be fertilized and implanted.

While using any hormone-based birth control can increase the risk of heart attack, blood clots or stroke, Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are also suspected of causing serious damage to the gallbladder, including causing gallbladder stones and gallbladder disease.

The gallbladder is a small organ that sits in a small pocket near the liver, where it aids digestion. The gallbladder serves as a warehouse to store bile that has been produced by the liver. Bile is fluid created to digest fat. Once food is being digested, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine through the bile duct.

Some people who have used these birth control have suffered from Yasmin / Yaz gallbladder disease with two primary conditions: gallstones and gallbladder inflammation. Gallstones can occur when bile in the gallbladder hardens into rock-like stones. It can also be caused when excess cholesterol coming from fatty foods hardens into stones. These stones can block the bile duct, preventing bile from passing through for digestion, or they can become stuck in a bile duct, leading to acute pain and inflammation.

In some cases, the doctor may use non-surgical methods to treat a gallstone, such as medicines administered orally or directly into the gallbladder to dissolve the stone. Doctors sometimes use shockwave treatment to break the stone into smaller pieces to make it easier to pass.

Most often, however, if a gallstone causes pain or blockage, doctors will remove the gallbladder entirely. While this eliminates some of the problem, other ones exist.

Although the gallbladder is a non-essential organ, it still provides a useful function. Without it, fat is not digested the same way, which can lead to chronic diarrhea and other digestive problems. Additionally, studies show that people who have had their gallbladders removed are at a higher risk for developing colon cancer.

The Yaz contraceptive claims several benefits, but the risks and costs must also be known and understood. If you or someone you know has had gallbladder problems as a result of using Yaz, contact us.

We represent all women suffering from Yaz gallbladder problems 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 case review please call toll free or fill out our short online contact form and a Yaz attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions including your options in filing a Yaz lawsuit.

Getting an Implanted Defibrillator

You’ve just received the news: that breathlessness, fatigue and chest pain you’ve been experiencing? Your heart is not pumping blood to your body efficiently. The doctor says you need a defibrillator to regulate your heartbeat, which will create stronger pumping.

Understanding more about what a defibrillator is and how it is used may help ease worries and get you prepared for the procedure.

What is an Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)?

When the natural electrical impulses in the heart do not perform correctly, your heart can beat too quickly or irregularly, leading to serious medical problems. People with a history of heart disease may be at risk for tachycardia, in which the heart beats too quickly, or fibrillation, in which the heart beats both too quickly and erratically. Because of the rapidity of heartbeats, the heart cannot deliver blood throughout the body. In mild cases, it can lead to dizziness, faintness or chest pain. In extreme cases, it can result in cardiac arrest and sudden death.

An ICD is a very small computer that monitors the heart rate and delivers electrical shock to your heart in order to re-establish an appropriate rhythm and frequency. The Medtronic Sprint Fidelis leads were implanted in over 150,000 patients prior to the Medtronic lead recall in 2007.

Powered by a long lasting battery, a defibrillator is about the size of an iPod Nano, and is inserted in the chest near the collarbone. Wires or leads from the device are connected to the heart. During your doctor’s visits, the defibrillator can transmit information to your doctor’s computer so he or she can assess your heart’s function and program the ICD.

The Procedure

Your doctor will walk you through specific steps, however, you can expect an overnight stay in the hospital after the procedure is complete. You should bring all prescription and over the counter medicines as well as any vitamins or supplements to your doctor in case any of them affect the medicines you will be receiving during the procedure. You will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area, and perhaps medication through an IV to help you relax. Doctors will monitor your heart using an electrocardiogram (EKG).

When it is time to implant the ICD, the doctor will make a small incision in the chest and will guide the leads to the heart via a vein. The leads will not be visible once the procedure is completed.

Once the leads are in place, they are connected to the ICD and tested. The doctor will then insert the device under the skin and close the incision.

You may feel soreness at the site, and your doctor may recommend you temporarily restrict movement in your shoulder area. Your doctor will advise you on when and how to resume your normal activities.

It will be extremely important to maintain follow up medical care. This will help your doctor gauge the effectiveness of the ICD and make any changes to its programming. Be sure to tell your doctor of any concerns or changes you experience with your ICD. Some ICDs have had trouble with their leads breaking, causing too few or too many electrical shocks, so be sure to let your doctor know if you are receiving shocks that seem unnecessary, or if you are feeling symptoms without receiving a resulting shock.

The defective Sprint Fidelis leads manufactured by Medtronic have been recalled, but people who may already have them implanted need to determine how to resolve this medical concern.

If you have a Sprint Fidelis lead, please contact us. We represent all Medtronics lead recall clients 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 a Medtronic lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions regarding the ongoing litigation.

Women who have suffered serious side effects including pulmonary embolism, DVT and stroke have looked at the option of being part of a Nuvaring lawsuit to help with their loss. NuvaRing may cause blood clots which form within your deep veins, causing a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The clots are due to the hormones that are released into your body once the ring has been inserted. Emerging information has shown that combining estrogen with the progestin etonogestrel (as is the case with NuvaRing) may raise the risk of clotting.

The deep veins within your legs (the most common site of DVT) connect directly to your inferior vena cava, the largest vein in your body. The vena cava connects directly to your heart; it is the pathway taken by oxygen-poor blood as it returns to your heart and lungs.

If you suffer from a DVT while on Nuvaring, the blood clots in your deep veins can break loose and travel with your bloodstream. As emboli (i.e. traveling clots), they can migrate through your vena cava into your heart, exposing you to pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, and other NuvaRing side effects. This is the reason deep vein thrombosis should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

How a DVT Is Diagnosed

Because deep venous clots are often difficult to identify, your doctor may perform multiple tests to conclusively diagnose DVT. He or she may conduct an ultrasound to generate images of the arterial and venous networks within your legs. If the ultrasound is unable to confirm the presence of clots, a d-Dimer test may be performed.

The d-Dimer test is actually a screening mechanism rather than a strategy for producing a conclusive diagnosis. d-Dimers are fibrin particles. Fibrin is a derivative of fibrinogen, a natural protein produced by your body’s clotting system. Elevated levels suggest the presence of clots. A d-Dimer test that produces a negative result, or shows low levels, can be useful for ruling out the likelihood of blood clots. A positive result is far less useful because the presence of d-Dimers can be caused by infection and other factors.

The most useful test for diagnosing NuvaRing blood clots and DVT is a venogram. During this test, a contrast dye is injected into the suspected site (e.g. your legs). X-rays are then taken of the area. The contrast dye allows your doctor to identify blood clots by studying the flow of blood through your veins (clots normally do not show up on X-rays). If there is an obstruction, the presence of a clot is likely.

Blood tests, MRIs, and CT scans can also be performed, though they are less useful than venography. In recent years, Doppler ultrasonography has become one of the primary tests used to diagnose DVT due to its sensitivity. However, a venogram is still considered the gold standard.

Treating Deep Venous Thrombosis

Surgery is seldom needed for blood clots within your deep veins. Instead, your doctor may prescribe anticoagulants, such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin) to prevent clots from growing larger.

If an existing clot is already large and poses a danger, your physician may suggest thrombolytic therapy. Clot-dissolving medications are injected into the affected vein through a catheter. While thrombolysis can dissolve large blood clots, there is a risk of bleeding.

In the event that you suffer from an advanced case of deep vein thrombosis, your doctor might recommend venous thrombectomy. This is a surgical procedure during which the offending clot is removed. Because the operation is invasive, it is only used to treat DVT in which the clots pose an immediate danger to your health.

Otherwise healthy women have suffered blood clots and DVT after using NuvaRing. The hormones released from the birth control ring affect your body’s clotting system, making the formation of clots more likely. If you have already used the birth control ring and developed blood clots, you may have the right to seek compensation from the manufacturer. Contact a NuvaRing lawyer to explore your legal options including filing a Nuvaring lawsuit.

Some people believe Yasmin, Ocella and Yaz birth control contributes to the formation of stones by raising your cholesterol level while reducing the frequency of your gallbladder’s contractions. In most cases, gallstones either remain within the organ or migrate into the cystic or common bile duct. However, stones can occasionally migrate further down the biliary tract and block the juncture where the common bile duct merges with the pancreatic duct. A blockage in this area sets the stage for the development of pancreatitis, one of the dangerous side effects of Yasmin gallstones.

Yaz Gallstones And Your Pancreas

Your pancreas sits between your stomach and duodenum (i.e. top portion of your small intestine). It performs three jobs. First, it secretes digestive enzymes that are needed in your duodenum to digest proteins and carbohydrates. Second, it secretes a compound called sodium bicarbonate to nullify stomach acid within the duodenum. Third, it produces insulin to help regulate your blood-sugar levels. It is the digestive enzymes that can trigger inflammation of your pancreas.

The enzymes travel through the pancreatic duct on their way to your small intestine. This duct merges with the common bile duct just before reaching the sphincter of Oddi (an outlet that opens into the duodenum). If Yasmin gallstones block the sphincter of Oddi, the digestive enzymes become trapped within the duct.

Normally, the enzymes travel within pancreatic fluid. The fluid contains inhibitors that prevent the digestive enzymes from becoming active. When stones block the sphincter of Oddi, the enzymes overwhelm the inhibitors. They become active and begin digesting the cells of your pancreas, which causes inflammation.

Side Effects Of Acute Pancreatitis

Symptoms that accompany pancreatitis are similar to those that present with gallbladder attacks. You will experience sharp upper abdominal pain. Assuming the inflammation of your pancreas is due to Yaz and gallstones, the symptoms will reach their peak intensity within minutes.

Every case is unique. While the pain can subside within two or three days, it can potentially last for months. Moreover, if the inflammation is allowed to recur and persist over long periods, it can eventually disrupt your pancreas’s ability to function properly. This is referred to as chronic pancreatitis.

Recurring inflammation caused by the activated digestive enzymes will eventually destroy the cells that normally secrete the enzymes. While the pain of an attack may subside, your pancreas will become less capable of helping with the digestion of foods within your small intestine. This can lead to issues related with malabsorption because food is not broken down sufficiently.

Treating The Condition

While Yasmin gallstones rarely become symptomatic, those that do usually require medical attention. Doctors normally recommend gallbladder removal surgery. Unfortunately, the operation will not address stones that are blocking the sphincter of Oddi and causing acute pancreatitis. If gallstones have migrated deeply within your biliary tract, you may need to undergo ERCP with an endoscopic sphincterotomy. Bile duct damage becomes a greater risk.

If you or someone you know has used Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella oral contraceptives and developed gallstones or suffered gall bladder disease, it’s time to explore your legal rights. Contact an experienced Yaz attorney to discuss your case.

Medtronics Sprint Fidelis Recall for Heart Defibrillator Leads

If you are one of a quarter of a million people using a Medtronic defibrillator, you may be at risk for a malfunction in the defibrillator leads.

Medtronic’s defibrillator contains a type of wire with the brand name of Sprint Fidelis. These wires (also called leads) attach the defibrillator to the heart in order to monitor the heartbeat and to provide an electrical jolt as necessary to regulate the heart beat.

In some patients, the Sprint Fidelis wires have broken, or fractured. As a result, the defibrillator may send a massive electrical jolt to the heart. Conversely, it may not give a jolt of electricity when necessary.

The Sprint Fidelis lead was first used with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in 2004, with the advantage of the lead being thinner than its predecessor. However, that thinness may make the lead more susceptible to breakage.

In 2007, after the deaths of five patients using this device, Medtronic recalled this product. To date, a total of 13 patients have died in association with the use of Sprint Fidelis leads.

Nevertheless, in 2009, estimates are that 150,000 patients still have the leads implanted. It has been reported that lead failed in 5% of the devices after 45 months of use, which means at least 7,500 people may be at risk.

Unfortunately, there is no definitive way to determine which leads may fracture and which may not. In addition, the process of removing the leads is risky. After the defibrillator has been implanted, the leads may become covered with tissue, which makes them difficult to extract. Surgeons must be extremely careful not to puncture the heart or surrounding veins, which could cause excessive bleeding. At least four of the 13 deaths associated with Sprint Fidelis were due to lead extraction.

Medtronic, the largest maker of electronic heart devices, recommends that patients with a Sprint Fidelis defibrillator see their doctor to determine the best course of action, and suggests that in some cases, it may be safer to let the leads remain in place.

Medtronic has said it will pay for the cost of replacing defective leads, however this is only for patients whose defibrillator leads have actually fractured. Extraction surgery is a complicated and expensive procedure.

Experts recommend that anyone considering having the Spring Fidelis leads replaced find a hospital with solid experience in removal of the leads. Patients should look for medical facilities that have successfully completed at least 50 removals.

If you are a patient with a Sprint Fidelis lead, we encourage you to call us for the latest status of filing a Medtronic lawsuit.

We represent all Sprint Fidelis lead fracture clients 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 a Medtronic recall attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions regarding the ongoing litigation.

Your pancreas releases digestive enzymes that flow through the pancreatic duct before converging with bile fluid on its way to your small intestine. If Yaz gallstones migrate to this area of the biliary tree and form a blockage, they can prevent the passage of these digestive enzymes. Normally, the enzymes remain dormant until they reach your small intestine. However, when they are trapped within the duct, they become active and start digesting your pancreas. This triggers acute inflammation.

Below, you’ll learn the symptoms of gallstone pancreatitis along with a few serious complications that can arise. We’ll also take a brief look at how doctors treat the condition.

Symptoms Of Yasmin Gallstone Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is characterized by severe pain in your upper abdomen. The pain builds to its peak intensity within minutes and can last for several days. Once it manifests, there is little that can be done to minimize it. In fact, strenuous activity, deep breaths, and even coughing can worsen the pain.

Chills, fever, nausea, and profuse sweating are common with this Yaz gallbladder side effect. So too, might your heart race as breathing deeply becomes more difficult. You may eventually be limited to taking shallow breaths, making oxygen less available for the rest of your body. That can lead to persistent weakness. In severe cases, you might even experience bouts of unconsciousness.

Dangerous Complications

In addition to the symptoms described above, there are several potential complications – some of them life-threatening – that can have lasting effects. For example, if your pancreas becomes damaged due to inflammation, it might allow active digestive enzymes into your bloodstream. This can lead to kidney damage. Moreover, the inflammation can trigger infection, which might become systemic if it gains access to your bloodstream.

Because your pancreas produces insulin, damage to the organ can alter your blood-sugar levels. Diabetes is a potential outcome.

Another problem with Yasmin gallstone pancreatitis is that an inflamed pancreas might allow digestive enzymes, fluid, and debris, to accumulate. When this occurs, the buildup forms a cyst-like object (called a pseudocyst), which swells within the organ. If the pseudocyst ruptures, it can cause internal bleeding and infection. It is potentially fatal.

How Gallstone Pancreatitis Is Treated

If Yaz gallbladder disease causes mild pancreatitis, pain medications may be administered during a short stay in the hospital. You’ll also be required to fast for a few days in order to reduce the workload of your pancreas.

Severe cases are treated differently. Pain medications are administered intravenously to minimize your discomfort while controlling nausea and vomiting. You will be admitted into the ICU where your blood pressure, heart rhythm, and lung function will be checked. Blood tests will also be performed to examine your blood-sugar levels and white blood cell count.

In cases where Yasmin gallstones have become symptomatic, doctors will usually remove the gallbladder through surgery. This same approach is taken with gallstone pancreatitis, though the surgeon will wait until your symptoms diminish before doing with the operation. Depending on the location of the stones within your biliary tract, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may also be necessary to remove them.

Gallbladder disease caused by Yaz, Ocella or Yasmin birth control can be dangerous if gallstones migrate deeply into the common bile duct. There, they can block the passage of pancreatic secretions, triggering pancreatitis. If you have developed stones or suffered other gallbladder problems after taking one of these birth control pills, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer. Contact a Yasmin gallbladder lawsuit attorney who can investigate your case.

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What You Need To Know about Kidney Dialysis

Have you been told by your doctor to consider dialysis? For people whose kidneys are unable to function effectively, dialysis is an artificial way to mimic the job that the kidney does.

The human body has two bean-shaped kidneys, which are vital organs in the body. Blood enters the kidney where it is cleaned of toxins and recirculated back through the body. The kidney typically cleans the body’s blood 5 -6 times each day. In addition, the kidney also helps regulate blood pressure, retain and remove excess salt and water, and stimulate the production of red blood cells.

Sometimes, however, the kidney cannot function the way it should. It could be because of a defect, disease or injury. The kidney may be malformed at birth and unable to do its job. Disease like diabetes can cause kidney failure. Or, It may be the result of an accident that damages the kidney. It may even be caused by an unrelated action, as in the use of oral phosphate solutions, such as Fleet Phospho-Soda, for bowel cleansing before a colonoscopy.

In any case, the failure can occur when the kidney is not able to filter the toxins. When blood that has not been cleaned recirculates in the body, it causes lethargy, drowsiness, swelling in the feet and legs, itchiness, vomiting, nausea, confusion and in extreme cases, coma and even death.

While there is no cure for kidney failure, there is treatment that can slow down the progression of the disease.

Since the kidney is unable to filter toxins from the blood, dialysis is used to do it mechanically.

Two types of dialysis treatment are typically offered: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Hemodialysis is the most common type of treatment. Used widely since the 1960s, with hemodialysis, the patient has two needles inserted into his veins. Blood is removed, a little at a time, from the body into a dialysis machine that filters it of wastes, toxins and excess fluids and then returns it to the body. In order to be effective, the treatment must be done on a strict schedule, typically three days a week for three to five hours a session. Although this is usually done in a clinic, some patients perform hemodialysis at home.

Peritoneal dialysis is an at home procedure that first requires the insertion of a permanent catheter into the abdomen. A dialysis solution is sent through the catheter to fill the abdomen. Wastes pass through the abdomen wall into the solution. After a four to six hour period, the solution is drained from the abdomen. This process may be repeated four times a day. Your doctor will help you determine which type of dialysis that is best based on your medical needs, lifestyle and support system.

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The most common form of treatment for Yaz gallbladder disease is to have the organ surgically removed. The procedure is called cholecystectomy. While doctors have traditionally performed it through open surgery, most cholecystectomies today are done through laparoscopy.

Patients are usually told their gall bladders are nonessential and as such, can be removed without consequences. In most cases, this is true. However, the claim fails to address the potential side effects of the procedure, including bile duct damage, recurring pain, and digestive issues. Few patients realize they might experience these Yasmin gall bladder removal side effects after undergoing cholecystectomy.

Below, we’ll briefly explore the differences between laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy; both approaches offer advantages and drawbacks. I’ll also explain why you might experience periodic episodes of pain after your gallbladder is removed.

Laparoscopic Versus Open Gallbladder Removal Surgery

Open cholecystectomy is an invasive procedure that requires the surgeon to make a long incision (usually between 5 and 8 inches) into your abdomen. The surgeon will then extract your gallbladder through the incision.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive operation that was introduced in 1987. The surgeon makes three or four small incisions into your abdomen. A laparoscope and other surgical instruments are then inserted through the incisions. Once your gallbladder has been separated from the surrounding structures, it is removed.

When you suffer from symptomatic Yasmin gallbladder disease, your doctor will recommend laparoscopic surgery to remove the organ. Laparoscopy poses fewer potential complications and offers a shorter recovery period than open surgery. However, it also poses a higher risk of bile duct damage.

If the common bile duct suffers a tear or similar injury, bile can leak into your abdominal cavity. This lays the foundation for infection, which can lead to dangerous consequences. Bile duct injuries must be repaired surgically.

There is also a chance the surgeon will miss gallstones that exist within the biliary tree. These stones can cause an obstruction or infection that requires subsequent surgery.

Pain After Removing The Gallbladder

Though uncommon, some patients experience recurring pain reminiscent of gallbladder attacks after having their gallbladders removed. Doctors are uncertain regarding the root cause of the pain, but suspect it may be triggered by an abnormality in the Sphincter of Oddi.

The Sphincter of Oddi is a group of muscles located in the lower portion of your common bile duct. It regulates the passage of bile and digestive enzymes secreted by your pancreas into the duodenum. If these muscles prevent bile and other secretions from emptying into the duodenum, you may suffer inflammation within the ducts. This can feel like a Yaz gallbladder attack.

Are Dietary Changes Necessary?

Here again, most patients are told that having their gallbladders removed will not require dietary changes. However, the issue is more complex than many people realize.

Bile is secreted constantly by your liver. It trickles through the hepatic duct into your gall bladder where it is stored and concentrated until needed. When fats enter your intestine, a signal is sent to your gallbladder instructing it to release bile. The bile fluid flows into the common bile duct and empties into the duodenum to help digest the fats. The more fat content present, the more bile that is required for digestion.

After your gallbladder has been removed, bile flows directly from your liver to your duodenum. But, it does so in a trickle. Consider what happens when food with a high fat content enters your intestine. The signal is still sent to your gallbladder telling it to release bile for digestion. Unfortunately, there is no response because your gallbladder is gone. As a result, there is an insufficient amount of bile available to digest the fats. This causes bouts of diarrhea.

While dietary changes are not necessary, neglecting to make them poses its own aftereffects.

Many women have suffered gallbladder problems after using Yasmin or Yaz birth control. Gallbladder disease that becomes symptomatic usually requires the organ’s removal. As noted, there are risks and side effects involved with the procedure. If you have suffered gallstones or gall bladder disease after taking this oral contraceptive, contact a Yaz gallbladder disease attorney to discuss your legal rights.