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The acne medication known as Accutane® has been linked to an increased risk of developing ulcerative colitis and other bowel problems. If you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and have a history of taking Accutane®, you should speak with an attorney about your legal options to compensation.

What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It can be a debilitating condition that can lead to life-threatening disorders. It affects the innermost lining of the colon and rectum and occurs in continuous portions of the organs, as opposed to appearing here and there in patches.

Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms

The two main symptoms of ulcerative colitis are abdominal pain and diarrhea. Symptoms of ulcerative colitis often are related to where in the large intestine or rectum they occur. They are described by their location. These include:

• Ulcerative proctitis. This is the mildest form of the illness. Inflammation occurs only in the rectum and the most common symptom is rectal bleeding. Some people may experience rectal pain and an urgent feeling to move the bowels without being able to do so (tenesmus).
• Proctosigmoiditis. This type of ulcerative colitis occurs in the sigmoid colon (the lower end of the colon) and the rectum. Symptoms can include bloody diarrhea, pain, abdominal cramps, and tenesmus.
• Left-sided colitis is inflammation going from the rectum up the left side through the sigmoid and descending colon.  In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, signs may include pain, in particular on the left side, and weight loss.
• Pancolitis affects the whole colon and has additional symptoms of severe diarrhea, fatigue and significant weight loss.
• Fulminant colitis is a rare, life-threatening illness that affects the entire colon and causes severe pain, extensive diarrhea, and possibly dehydration and shock. These patients are in danger of serious complications that include rupture of the colon and toxic megacolon in which the colon is extremely distended.

Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

A number of treatments are successful in reducing the inflammation of ulcerative colitis and even allowing the patient to go into remission. These treatments include:

• Anti- inflammatory drugs are used first in treating ulcerative colitis.
• Drugs to target the immune system.  These also reduce inflammation.
• Nicotine patches.  These are the same patches used to quit smoking and they provide short-term relief for mild forms of the illness.
• Antibiotics
• Anti-diarrheals
• Iron supplements to reduce iron deficiency that may result from chronic bleeding
• Surgery, which is a more drastic treatment that might involve removing the entire colon
• Dietary changes, stress-reducing techniques, and some forms of alternative medicine that include prebiotics, probiotics, fish oil, aloe vera, and acupuncture

Contact an Accutane® Ulcerative Colitis Lawyer

Since Accutane® (isotretinoin) can cause ulcerative colitis, you may want to contact an Accutane® Ulcerative Colitis lawyer if you have a history of taking the drug and subsequently suffered from this form of inflammatory bowel disease. An Accutane® injury lawyer can help determine if you qualify to seek compensation for your injury and loss.

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