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Transvaginal Mesh Infections

Used to strengthen weak vaginal walls, transvaginal mesh patches can be effective devices for treating incontinence and pelvic organ prolaspe (POP). Once surgically implanted, transvaginal mesh patches help keep organs in place while also relieving undue pressure on the bladder.

Yet, despite their ability to support the lower abdomen, transvaginal mesh patches have been known to cause a range of mild to serious side effects, including renewed incontinence, internal bleeding and infection.

To date, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received over 1,000 patient reports regarding transvaginal mesh patch injuries.

While any side effect of mesh patches can result in severe health complications if left untreated, transvaginal mesh infections are particularly serious, as they can spread to the blood and become life threatening without immediate treatment.

Types of Transvaginal Mesh Infections

Patients can develop a few different types of transvaginal mesh infections, including:

bladder and/or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
blood infections (which are clinically referred to as sepsis or septicemia)
kidney infections

Of the above types of transvaginal mesh infections, blood infections are the most severe, as they will start to cause organ failure as infected blood spreads throughout the body.

Signs of Transvaginal Mesh Infections: When to Seek Medical Care

Because transvaginal mesh infections can be life threatening, it's vital that women considering getting a transvaginal mesh patch (as well as those who already have the patch implanted) are aware of the symptoms associated with transvaginal mesh infections.

Although the precise symptoms a patient develops will depend on the type and severity of her particular transvaginal mesh side effects, in many cases, transvaginal mesh infections are characterized by some combination of the following:

abdominal pain and/or pressure
blood or pus in urine
confusion and/or disorientation
diarrhea
fever and/or chills
flushed, warm skin
frequent, painful urination
inability to urinate (despite sudden, persisting urges to do so)
irritability
lack of appetite
nausea
vomiting.

Following a Transvaginal Mesh Infection

Affected mesh patch users should seek emergency medical care to prevent further health problems. In addition to antibiotics, patients may also need blood transfusions, pain relievers and/or surgery to remove the mesh patch.

Once an affected woman's health has stabilized, it's a good idea that she meet with a transvaginal mesh injury lawyer to find out if she's entitled to compensation for her mesh patch injuries. To encourage these women to evaluate their legal claims, most experienced attorneys offer free consultations during which mesh patch users can:

find out more about cases similar to their own
learn more about the process of pursuing a personal injury lawsuit
decide whether starting a transvaginal mesh lawsuit is right for them

Those who follow through with their legal claim will likely win a settlement that will compensate them for their medical bills, as well as their pain and suffering.

Have you or a loved one been injured after using a transvaginal mesh patch? If so, contact a transvaginal mesh lawyer today to talk to an experienced attorney who will thoroughly evaluate your injury and will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you need and deserve to cover your losses.

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