Women affected by Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz side effects continue to file Yasmin side effects lawsuit claims. It is thought that certain types of birth control can cause gallstones which can cause many serious side effects, including gallbladder inflammation, perforations, biliary infection, and acute pancreatitis. Most stones remain “silent” – or absent of symptoms – for years. They stay dormant after forming inside the gall bladder. Some become symptomatic, however, and trigger medical conditions that quickly escalate in severity.

In most cases where symptoms present, the stones have migrated into the cystic duct, the route bile fluid takes on its way to the small intestine. They become lodged within this duct, and prevent bile from escaping the gallbladder. This leads to bile stasis inside the organ, which causes the wall to become irritated and inflamed. The inflammation triggers the abdominal pain characteristic of gallbladder disease.

In some instances, Yasmin side effects involving gallstones can migrate further downstream in the biliary tract. They move from the cystic duct into the common bile duct, and create a blockage. Bile once again is prevented from flowing past the obstruction. Below, you’ll learn why gallbladder removal surgery cannot resolve this condition. We’ll also describe the procedure used to retrieve the stones.

Why Gallbladder Removal Surgery Is Ineffective

The common bile duct is located below the gall bladder; it is connected to the lower end of the cystic duct. During cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder), the cystic duct is severed, and the gall bladder is removed. The common bile duct is typically left untouched unless clinical findings have revealed a stricture or other condition that can be addressed at the same time. Hence, even though the inflamed organ is removed during the procedure, bile duct stones often remain.

A two-pronged approach is necessary to resolve Yaz gallbladder side effects involving gallstones that are present in the bile duct. This approach combines endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic sphincterotomy.

How ERCP And Endoscopic Sphincterotomy Are Performed

The procedure is done while you lie on your side. A sedative is provided to minimize your discomfort. A long, thin, and flexible instrument called an endoscope is then introduced through the mouth. This instrument is equipped with a tiny camera and light on its tip. It is advanced down your throat, through your stomach, and passed into the top portion of your small intestine (called the duodenum).

A small valve called the sphincter of Oddi regulates the flow of bile fluid from the common bile duct into the duodenum. When the endoscope has reached this valve, a catheter is pass through it. Your doctor will advance the catheter through the valve into the lower portion of the duct. Then, a contrast dye is introduced.

The purpose of the dye is to help your doctor visualize the inside of the duct, and detect stones that are causing a blockage. The dye displays on x-rays. Once the precise location of Yasmin side effects caused by gallstones has been identified, endoscopic sphincterotomy is done.

This stage of the procedure involves the extraction of the bile duct stones. To accomplish it, your doctor needs to widen the opening between the duct and the duodenum. A surgical tool is passed through the endoscope, and used to make a small incision into the sphincter of Oddi. An alternative method (known as balloon dilation) is to inflate a tiny balloon in the valve. The widened opening allows your doctor to retrieve the stones more easily.

Potential Complications From ERCP

Even though ERCP with endoscopic sphincterotomy is less invasive than conventional surgery, the procedure can lead to complications. For example, your doctor may accidentally puncture the bile duct, which will allow bile to leak outside the biliary tract. Your pancreas may become inflamed during the procedure, leading to pancreatitis. Bacteria and infection can also result due to poor biliary drainage. Each of these circumstances can become life-threatening unless they are resolved.

Gallstones do not always present symptoms. When they do, however, treatment is necessary to avoid dangerous complications. If you have suffered from gallstones, gallbladder disease, or other serious Yasmin side effects, you may be able to file a claim for compensation for your injuries. Contact a Yaz lawsuit attorney to discuss your options.

Most cases of Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz gallbladder disease problems are caused by gallstones that obstruct the cystic duct. Women are continuing to file Yaz lawsuit cases individually and there is not national Yaz gallbladder class action. These individual cases have been consolidated into what is referred to as “multi-district” litigation where a single judge oversees certain aspects of the cases. This is the route bile fluid takes when it leaves the gall bladder, and travels to the duodenum (upper section of the small intestine). If a stone blocks this duct, bile may be prevented from leaving the organ. It becomes trapped within, and begins to grow stale.

Stale bile fluid eventually irritates the wall of the gall bladder. At the same time, the organ becomes distended due to inadequate drainage into the cystic duct. These circumstances, combined with increasing bacterial proliferation, result in inflammation.

While infection is seldom present when Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms begin, it usually occurs if the condition is left untreated. As inflammation and infection become more pronounced, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms.

Pain Within The Biliary Tract

Biliary colic is pain in the upper right quadrant of your abdomen. The term is often used to refer to a “gallbladder attack,” but the two circumstances can be triggered by different factors. Biliary pain may be related to one of several clinical findings, including a high level of bilirubin, dilation of the cystic or common bile ducts, or distention of the gall bladder. The pain may last for as little as 15 minutes, or persist for several hours.

Symptoms associated with a gall bladder attack are more specific to the organ than biliary colic. They are triggered by inflammation and infection, which can lead to secondary complications, such as perforations and necrosis. Such attacks are more severe than biliary colic; the pain peaks quickly, and remains constant for up to twelve hours. It is severe enough to motivate most patients to seek hospitalization.

Nausea And Fever

Nausea and vomiting are common with both biliary colic and pain specific to the gallbladder. Fever occurs in some patients, and is occasionally accompanied by chills and sweating. It is usually low-grade (i.e. under 101 degrees Fahrenheit).

Fluid Accumulation And Thickening Of The Gallbladder’s Wall

When the gall bladder becomes inflamed due to bile stasis, it may begin to fill with fluid. This is, in part, what leads to the distention of the gall bladder. As the organ expands to accommodate the accumulating fluid, its wall thickens. This eventually leads to scarring, which impairs the organ’s ability to contract and push bile outward to the common bile duct. Meanwhile, the presence of infection causes pus to accumulate (a condition known as empyema).

Additional Signs Of Gallbladder Disease

There are several secondary indications of Yaz side effects involving gallbladder disease. They result from bile stasis, lack of bile flow, an elevated level of bilirubin, and other factors. For example, your urine may be darkly-colored and stools, lightly-colored. Yellowing may appear on your skin and in the whites of your eyes (known as jaundice). Abdominal fullness and persistent belching, especially after meals, is also common. If the inflammation of your gall bladder is severe, the muscles in your abdomen may become rigid.

These symptoms, as well as those described earlier, may decrease if gallstones cause a perforation in the gall bladder. Relief occurs because the perforation allows stagnant bile to leak from the organ into the abdominal cavity. But the relief is temporary since the leak will lead to abdominal infection.

Treating An Inflamed Gallbladder

When the gall bladder becomes inflamed and infected, doctors normally recommend its removal. This is usually done within forty-eight hours from the first signs of presentation, assuming surgery poses little risk. The procedure is called cholecystectomy. While it is common, there are serious risks involved. A small percentage of patients who undergo cholecystectomy suffer bile duct injuries. Most of these injuries stem from mistakes made by the surgeon, and if missed, must be repaired through a subsequent operation.

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Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms can lead to dangerous complications if it is not promptly treated. Bile stasis, inflammation, infection, and the migration of stones in the biliary tract can cause life-threatening circumstances. If you have suffered from gallstones, gall bladder disease, or other serious Yaz side effects, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. Contact an experienced Yaz lawsuit lawyer to discuss your options.

Women suffering from blood clots and strokes have looked into the Yaz lawsuit status. Currently, the individual Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz lawsuits are consolidated into multi-district litigation and the first cases are expected to go to trial in early 2012. Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz side effects stroke survivors may experience many types of impairments depending on the location of the brain injury. These can include one-sided paralysis and vision problems, or issues with memory, reason, and the ability to process new information. Another common form of disability affects language.

Sometimes, a survivor’s ability to produce language is impacted; in other cases, an impairment affects her ability to understand the speech or written words of others. The disorder is usually referred to with the umbrella term aphasia. But since the brain is complex, such language-related problems can present in many different ways. Below, we’ll cover the most common forms of aphasia that can result from a stroke.

Fluent Aphasia

This language impairment is also known as Wernicke’s aphasia. It is usually caused by damage to the temporal lobe of the brain. Those who have it can speak fluently, but their speech is unintelligible – to others and themselves. Real words are often used, but they are arranged randomly. For example, a person with this disability might say, “The carpet on the freezer was dog school.” Sometimes, the words used by the aphasic have no meaning. She might state, “The clong snow was stiggle the bidoodle.”

Those who have Wernicke’s aphasia are usually unable to understand words spoken by other people. Also noteworthy, even though the survivor is unable to comprehend what she is saying, she has the impression her speech is clear to others. This understandably causes frustration.

Non-Fluent Aphasia

Non-fluent aphasia is also called Broca’s aphasia, and is triggered by an injury to the frontal lobe. This language disability affects the production of speech. The aphasic has difficulty speaking in complete sentences, and will often shorten her speech by skipping avoidable words. For example, she might say, “Take walk” instead of “I’m going to take a walk.” She might also choose alternative forms of speech to communicate her thoughts when confronting problematic words. For instance, she might state, “Leave clock clock” instead of “We should leave at two o’clock.”

In contrast to Wernicke’s aphasia, those who suffer from Broca’s aphasia can usually understand the speech of others. Also, because the frontal lobe is involved, this form of aphasia is often accompanied with one-sided paralysis.

Global Aphasia

This language impairment is essentially a combination of both Wernicke’s aphasia and Broca’s aphasia. It can be triggered if a Yaz stroke causes extensive injury in both the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain. Those who have global aphasia experience difficulty speaking, or understanding what others are saying.

Transcortical Aphasia

A less common form of language disability is called transcortical aphasia. It can be categorized by type, and manifests in ways that are similar to Wernicke’s and Broca’s aphasias. For example, injury to the frontal lobe can make speaking difficult, as with Broca’s aphasia. The difference is that with transcortical motor aphasia, the survivor can effortlessly repeat what she hears, even if she has trouble saying the same phrase on her own.

Transcortical sensory aphasia – caused by an injury to the temporal lobe – presents an impairment similar to Wernicke’s aphasia. The stroke survivor will be able to speak without difficulty, but will be unable to understand her words. Likewise, she will be unable to comprehend the words of others. With this disorder, however, she will be able to repeat what others are saying, even if she does not understand the words she is repeating.

Transcortical mixed aphasia combines features of both motor and sensory-based aphasias. It is similar to global aphasia in that the survivor will have difficulty speaking or understanding the speech of others.

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The presentation of Yaz side effects involving a stroke is unpredictable due to the complexity of the brain, and the number of functions it controls. Language deficits are among the many possible consequences. If you have suffered from a stroke or other dangerous Yaz, Ocella or Yasmin side effects, you may be able to file a claim for compensation against the manufacturer. Contact a Yaz lawsuit attorney to discuss your case and learn about the latest litigation news that might affect your potential claim.

Women throughout the country continue to file Yaz lawsuit gallbladder claims based on suffering gallbladder problems while taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella birth control. Some critics attribute the formation of Yaz gallbladder side effects to two primary factors. First, there is a marked rise in the level of cholesterol produced by the liver. Second, the gallbladder fails to empty properly due to a reduction in the force and frequency of its contractions. This allows bile fluid and excess cholesterol to remain within the gall bladder. They become more concentrated, and grow stagnant. The excess cholesterol begins to crystallize; stagnant, concentrated bile fluid accumulates with other materials to form biliary sludge. Both can lead to the development of stones.

In most cases, Yaz and gallstones present no noticeable problems. This can change quickly, however. The stones can become symptomatic, and in the absence of treatment, lead to acute complications in the biliary tract. We’ll describe a few of the most serious medical issues below.

Acute Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. It typically occurs when stones migrate outside the organ, and block the cystic duct. Bile fluid is prevented from passing into the common bile duct, and instead, is trapped inside the gall bladder. As it becomes more concentrated, it begins to irritate the inner lining. The organ’s wall eventually becomes inflamed, which triggers sharp abdominal pain and nausea.

When symptomatic stones are allowed to remain within the inflamed gall bladder, they can cause the wall of the organ to slowly erode. Small holes – or perforations – can develop, which allow bile fluid to leak into the abdominal cavity. Unless treatment is administered, infection can occur within the gallbladder and abdominal cavity, and spread to other areas of your body.

Choledocholithiasis

Choledocholithiasis is the presence of stones in the common bile duct. Sometimes, they form within the duct as the result of bile stasis, biliary sludge, and an increased level of bilirubin. More commonly, however, the stones originate in the gall bladder (for reasons described earlier), and migrate into the duct.

Symptoms typically present when the stones form a blockage, and prevent the passage of bile. Indications are similar to those associated with acute cholecystitis, including abdominal pain and nausea. If the blockage persists, or moves downstream in the biliary tract, it can lead to serious complications, such as cholangitis.

Cholangitis

Cholangitis is an infection within the common bile duct. It stems from bacterial colonization that overwhelms the body’s immune system. Bacteria is usually present in bile throughout the biliary tract whenever stones are present. However, as long as bile fluid flows unimpeded from the gall bladder to the duodenum (upper portion of the small intestine), infection rarely occurs. Yaz side effects caused by gallstones that block the common bile duct prevent bile from passing, and allow bacteria to grow. This leads to infection.

When a blockage exists in the bile duct, bacteria from the duodenum can enter the duct, and climb upward through the biliary tree. This is called ascending cholangitis. Unless the bacterial colonization is resolved (typically, with the use of antibiotics), infection will approach the gallbladder and liver. Organ damage becomes a serious risk.

Eventually, bacteria can enter your bloodstream, and allow infection to become systemic. At that point, the condition is life-threatening. Sepsis and septic shock are imminent.

Acute Pancreatitis

Gallstones can also travel further downstream in the common bile duct, past the ampulla of Vater. This is the juncture where the bile duct is joined by the pancreatic duct. Your pancreas secretes fluid that is largely comprised of digestive enzymes. These enzymes travel through the duct to the duodenum where they aid in digestion. When stones block the duct, and thus block the passage of pancreatic fluid, these enzymes begin to digest the cells of the pancreas. This is called acute pancreatitis.

Presentation begins with inflammation, but can quickly worsen as damage to the pancreas increases. With extensive damage, bleeding can occur, allowing toxins and bacteria to gain entry into your bloodstream. This condition, unless resolved, can be fatal.

Problems related to Yaz and gallstones expose many otherwise healthy women to serious medical emergencies. If you have suffered from gallstones, gallbladder disease, or other Ocella, Yasmin or Yaz gallbladder side effects, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer. Contact an experienced Yaz lawsuit gallbladder lawyer to discuss your case.

Problems stemming from Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella birth control side effects involving blood clots may seem relatively benign in the beginning. It is thought that the clots (or, thrombi) may form slowly over time due to the introduction of estrogen and drospirenone into the bloodstream. Both hormones are known to sharply increase the risk of abnormal clotting, even in women who have no medical history of such problems.

Thrombi typically develop in the deep veins of the legs, and adhere to the venous lining. This is a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Without treatment – usually in the form of anticoagulation therapy – the clots grow, and further restrict blood flow through the occluded vein. This hampers venous drainage, and leads to swelling, warmth, and pain in the area of the blockage.

While Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz side effects caused by blood clots usually remain attached to the wall of the affected vein, they can break away and be carried along with your bloodstream. Given certain circumstances, they can trigger life-threatening medical emergencies. We’ll cover the most serious below.

When Emboli Reach The Lungs

Blood flows from the deep veins within your legs into a large vein called the inferior vena cava. The purpose of the IVC is to deliver deoxygenated blood from your lower extremities to your heart. It is connected to the right upper chamber (i.e. atrium). Blood that drains from the IVC into your right atrium is then pumped into the right lower chamber (i.e. ventricle). From there, it is pumped into the pulmonary arteries, which brings it to your lungs.

Recall that when a thrombus in your leg embolizes, it migrates with your bloodstream. This is the reason doctors, after diagnosing a DVT, are particularly concerned regarding the likelihood of a pulmonary embolism. Most cases of PE are due to thrombi that originated in the legs. Once they break away from the venous lining, they can travel directly to your heart and lungs, and trigger a PE.

Small emboli that restrict blood flow through your pulmonary arteries may not pose an immediate problem. A large embolus, however, can cause a substantial blockage. It can lead to sudden death.

How Blood Clots Can Trigger A Stroke

Thrombi from the legs will seldom reach your brain. In order to do so, they must first move from the right side of your heart to the left side. A wall called the septum separates the two sides. The only way for emboli to traverse the wall is to pass through a hole in it. Such a hole may exist if you have a congenital heart condition called atrial septal defect.

A greater danger exists from emboli that block your pulmonary arteries. When blood flow becomes restricted, pressure builds within these arteries and the right ventricle. This is known as pulmonary hypertension. It can trigger an arrhythmia.

Arrhythmias may prevent your atria and ventricles from contracting fully, which allows blood to pool within them. This leads to blood stasis, a precursor to clot formation.

Thrombi that form within your left atrium or ventricle can be pumped outside your heart and into the aorta. Along the upper arch of the aorta lies your left and right carotid arteries; both carry blood toward your brain. Emboli that migrate downstream in either of these blood vessels can cause an obstruction. If this occurs, a portion of your brain will be deprived of blood, and you will experience a stroke.

Is A Heart Attack Possible?

Also located along your aorta – before the carotid arteries – are your left and right coronary arteries. These supply oxygen-rich blood to the surface of your heart. Emboli that exit your heart can make their way into these blood vessels, and travel downstream. If they form a blockage, and prevent blood from reaching a portion of your heart muscle, you will suffer a myocardial infarction (i.e. heart attack).

Blood clots in the deep veins indicate a serious condition because they can break away and migrate to your lungs. There, they pose a danger of contributing to life-threatening medical emergencies. If you have suffered from abnormal clotting, DVT, PE, or other Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella side effects, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer. Contact a Yaz lawsuit lawyer to discuss your case.

Yaz lawsuits continue to be filed by women suffering from gallbladder side effects after using Yasmin, Ocella and Yaz birth control. Women who are suffering from gallbladder disease may be tempted to avoid hospitalization. The accompanying symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting) typically subside within several hours, masking the dangers of the condition. Unless the underlying problems are treated, however, women may be exposed to recurring episodes and serious complications.

The potential problems caused by Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms extend much further than the condition’s initial presentation implies. From bacterial colonization and biliary infection to perforations, gangrene, and sepsis, the risks of neglecting to seek medical treatment are substantial. An overview of the dangers follows.

Infection In The Gallbladder

Gall bladder disease (known as cholecystitis) is usually caused by gallstones that have migrated from the organ into the cystic duct. If they become lodged within the duct, they can block the passage of bile fluid. This causes bile stasis within the gall bladder, a circumstance that allows bacteria to proliferate. The wall of the organ becomes inflamed, which triggers the abdominal pain.

If cholecystitis is treated (typically done by surgically removing the gall bladder), the spread of bacteria can be prevented. Otherwise, it will continue to colonize the organ, leading to infection. In the absence of treatment – through antibiotics or organ removal – the infection will spread, and eventually access other organs.

Perforations In The Gallbladder

Perforations are holes that develop in the gallbladder. These are typically caused by gallstones that irritate the inflamed wall. The wall slowly erodes until a breach develops.

The danger of a perforated gallbladder is that gallstones, bile, and pus (which accumulates as the result of infection) can spill into the abdominal cavity. This allows bacteria and infection to spread outside the biliary system. The tissue lining the wall of the abdomen (called the peritoneum) becomes irritated and inflamed, a condition known as peritonitis. Without treatment, the infection and inflammation will cause abscesses and eventually, gangrene in the abdomen.

Another danger of perforations is that they often relieve the pain associated with a gall bladder attack. The severity of the pain declines as the contents of the organ (i.e. bile, pus, etc.) spill outward. This can mislead the patient into thinking the condition has subsided when in fact, it will likely worsen.

Tissue Death And Sepsis

When infection and inflammation within your gall bladder become severe, the tissue may begin to die. Known as gangrene, tissue death spreads rapidly, and thus must be treated immediately to prevent systemic infection. If bacteria gains entry to your bloodstream, it can lead to sepsis as infection spreads to other parts of your body.

Sepsis is life-threatening. Bacteria overwhelms the bloodstream and causes a marked drop in blood pressure. This prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching key organs, such as your brain, kidneys, and liver. These and other organs will eventually begin to shut down as you enter septic shock.

Biliary Infection

Gallstones that move into the common bile duct and cause a blockage create an environment in which bacteria can spread. Bacteria can enter the duct from the duodenum, the topmost section of your small intestine. Heavy bacterial colonization will lead to infection, which, unless treated, will spread upward through the biliary tree. This is known as ascending, or acute, cholangitis.

Acute cholangitis is considered a medical emergency since the condition can be fatal. Untreated, the infection will continue to spread through the biliary system, overtaking the gall bladder and liver. If it is not controlled, bacteria may enter the bloodstream, exposing the rest of your body to infection. As described earlier with gangrene, this will lead to sepsis and shock.

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Gallbladder disease caused by Yasmin, Ocella and Yaz may pose many serious complications. When gallstones present symptoms, it is important to seek treatment before problems evolve into medical emergencies. If you have suffered gallstones, gallbladder disease, or other Yaz side effects, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer. Contact a Yaz lawsuit gallbladder lawyer to discuss your case.

One of the problems associated with Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz and gallstones is gallbladder disease. If you have suffered from gallbladder problems please contact us for the latest Yaz lawsuit settlements news. Currently litigation is ongoing as women continue to file claims and there have not been any settlements. Stones form inside the organ, and cause irritation and inflammation of the inner wall. This triggers sharp abdominal pain, an event commonly referred to as a gall bladder attack. But there are other serious complications related to the formation of stones. One of them is acute pancreatitis. Given the right circumstances, the condition can become fatal.

Acute pancreatitis is characterized by sudden inflammation of the pancreas. The inflammation is caused by digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas that become activated in the pancreatic duct. By some estimates, nearly 85% of diagnosed cases can be traced to gallstones. You’ll learn how this condition occurs below.

From The Gallbladder Into The Common Bile Duct

Women who use Yasmin, Ocella or Yaz birth control introduce two hormones into their bloodstream: estrogen and drospirenone (a synthetic progestin). These hormones have been linked to increased cholesterol secretion from the liver and reduced gallbladder motility (e.g. contractions). The former leads to the crystallization of cholesterol particles inside the gallbladder. The latter leads to bile stasis; stagnant bile fluid combines with calcium and bilirubin to form biliary sludge. These circumstances often lead to the formation of stones.

Most Yaz side effects caused by gallstones are asymptomatic. They remain inside the gall bladder without presenting symptoms. Occasionally, however, they move toward the organ’s opening, and migrate through the cystic duct into the common bile duct (CBD).

The CBD is the route bile travels as it drains from the gallbladder into the duodenum, the top section of your small intestine. There, it aids in the digestion of fats. In the lower portion of the duct lies the ampulla of Vater. This is a juncture where the CBD merges with the pancreatic duct prior to draining into the duodenum.

The pancreatic duct carries secretions from the pancreas to the small intestine. This fluid is comprised largely of digestive enzymes; they travel with inhibitors that prevent them from becoming active. Gallstones that are present within the common bile duct can travel downstream, and cause a blockage past the ampulla of Vater. An obstruction in this area of the biliary tree will prevent the digestive enzymes from passing.

How Inflammation Of The Pancreas Occurs

As long as the biliary obstruction is temporary, and resolves itself quickly, the pancreatic secretions will not pose an issue. If, however, the blockage persists, the digestive enzymes will eventually overpower the inhibitors. They will become active.

Trapped, activated digestive enzymes have nowhere to go, and thus begin to digest the pancreas. This triggers severe inflammation of the organ, which results in abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Hospitalization is necessary. Patients who neglect to seek medical treatment expose themselves to life-threatening complications, including systemic infection and pancreatic necrosis.

The Threat Of Infection And Pancreatic Necrosis

When the activated digestive enzymes cause tissue damage in the pancreas, infection develops. As tissue damage become more severe, bleeding occurs, and allows bacteria and activated enzymes to enter the bloodstream. When this happens, infection becomes systemic. Unless it is treated, bacteria can overwhelm the patient’s bloodstream, setting the stage for sepsis. This causes a drop in blood pressure, and leads to the shutdown of major organs as the patient goes into septic shock.

Even in cases where treatment prevents the systemic spread of bacteria, tissue damage in the pancreas can become so severe that portions of the organ begin to die. This is called necrosis. As the tissue necrotizes, blood and fluid from the pancreas will spill into the abdominal cavity. As with sepsis, this leads to a drop in blood pressure, and is often followed by shock.

Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz gallbladder disease problems caused by gallstones that migrate into the common bile duct can cause dangerous complications, including acute pancreatitis. Left untreated, the condition may become life-threatening. If you have suffered gallstones, gallbladder disease, or other Yaz side effects, you may be able to file a claim for compensation for your injuries. Contact a Yaz lawsuit settlements attorney to discuss your case.

Women suffering from blood clots continue to look at their legal options including filing a Yaz side effects lawsuit. Nearly all diagnosed cases of Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz side effects involving pulmonary embolism are due to blood clots. These clots – or thrombi – rarely form in the lungs. Instead, they typically develop within the popliteal and femoral veins, both of which are found in the legs (specifically, the thighs).

Though these clots form in the legs, they can break away from the wall of the blood vessel, and travel to your lungs. If they obstruct one of your pulmonary arteries, they will cause a Yaz PE. Symptoms are sometimes absent, but can include shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness, and occasionally, seizures. If an obstructing thrombus – or in the case of a migrating clot, an embolus – is large, it can cause your blood pressure to plummet. Unless immediate treatment is administered, this can lead to death.

Formation Of Blood Clots

Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz birth control are known as a fourth generation oral contraceptives. This is due to the inclusion of a synthetic progestin hormone called drospirenone. Research has shown both estrogen and drospirenone significantly increase the risk of abnormal clotting over non-use. When clots form in the deep veins, the condition is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Deep venous thrombi normally remain attached to the lining of the blood vessels. There, they often become more pronounced due to several factors, including immobilization (e.g. sitting for long periods), recent surgery, smoking, and obesity. As the thrombi grow, you might experience increasing pain and swelling in your legs. Both symptoms often worsen toward the end of each day as blood pools.

From Your Legs To The Inferior Vena Cava

The main concern of doctors is that deep venous clots will become detached from the inner lining of the veins. This can occur without external stimuli; a small piece of a clot may simply break away from a larger thrombus. In other cases, however, the muscles in your legs can dislodge them.

When you move your legs, the muscles contract around the deep veins. This is a natural part of your body’s blood drainage system within your lower extremities. The contractions help pump oxygen-poor blood into the inferior vena cava (IVC), a large vein that runs directly to your heart. These contractions can also cause existing clots to become detached from the deep venous lining. They, too, will drain into the IVC.

From The IVC To Your Heart

Oxygen-poor blood from your legs travels through the inferior vena cava to the right side of your heart. From there, it moves to your lungs where it receives oxygen before circulating to the rest of your organs and tissues. Blood clots that drain from your legs into the IVC may be carried along by your bloodstream. Because the vena cava is seldom obstructed, emboli are able to travel a clear path toward your heart.

From Your Heart To Your Lungs

Your heart is comprised of two atria (upper chambers) and two ventricles (lower chambers). The vena cava drains directly into the right atrium. Blood enters this chamber, and is pumped into the right ventricle, which contracts, and pumps blood into your pulmonary arteries.

These arteries perform a single function: they deliver blood from your heart to your lungs. However, clots that have entered the right side of your heart can also be pumped into them. If this occurs, the clots will travel downstream until they form an obstruction, triggering a pulmonary embolism.

If the blockage completely restricts blood flow, your lung tissue will eventually sustain damage. Healthy tissue will be replaced with scar tissue, at which point, the damage becomes permanent.

Because Yaz side effects caused by a pulmonary embolism pose serious health risks, it is considered a medical emergency. The condition must be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible to minimize lung damage. If you have suffered from deep vein thrombosis, PE, gallbladder disease or other dangerous Yasmin, Ocella or Yaz side effects, you may be able to file a claim against the oral contraceptive’s manufacturer. Contact a Yaz lawsuit attorney to discuss your options.

Problems related to Yaz gallbladder disease symptoms are often due to gallstones that form inside the gallbladder. They migrate into the cystic duct, where they cause a blockage that prevents bile fluid from exiting into the common bile duct. Bile is forced to remain inside the organ, where it grows stagnant. It eventually begins to irritate the wall of the gall bladder, triggering sudden abdominal pain and nausea.

Most women who suffer from Yaz gallbladder disease side effects seek immediate medical attention when the first symptoms present. The condition is usually resolved by surgically removing the organ. If hospitalization is neglected, the disorder can worsen, exposing women to more serious side effects. Below, we’ll describe several possible outcomes when an inflamed gall bladder is left untreated.

Fluid Accumulation And Thickening Of The Wall

When the gall bladder becomes inflamed (called acute cholecystitis), fluid begins to accumulate within it. The fluid is unable to escape due to the obstruction caused by gallstones in the cystic duct. This circumstance allows bacteria to flourish, and sets the stage for the onset of infection. Fluid accumulation also causes distension in the organ, which in turn causes its wall to thicken and scar.

Scar tissue is essentially inert. It cannot assist in the gallbladder’s contractions. Moreover, once it forms, it cannot be repaired.

Infection And Perforations Of The Gall Bladder

As inflammation grows steadily worse, the inner lining of the gall bladder becomes compromised. Infection further weakens the wall, and makes it susceptible to erosion from nearby gallstones. When stones continue to irritate the wall, perforations can form.

Perforations are small holes. They allow bile to spill into the abdominal cavity. These holes develop in nearly 10 percent of diagnosed cases of acute cholecystitis, and account for a substantial portion of the mortality rate.

Gangrene Of The Gallbladder

Severe infection can occur in the gall bladder if bacterial colonization is allowed to persist. This eventually prevents blood from circulating properly throughout the organ. Impaired blood supply means that oxygen and nutrients are unable to reach the compromised tissue, resulting in necrosis (i.e. premature death of cells).

Necrosis is the precursor to gangrene. The gallbladder’s tissue begins to die as infection overwhelms it. The condition is accompanied by severe pain, which may be followed by a period of numbness in the area. Other symptoms include confusion, nausea, fever, and a drop in blood pressure due to internal bleeding.

Bile Duct Infection

Gallstones occasionally leave the gall bladder and travel into the common bile duct. If they are small, they might pass through the duct and into the duodenum (first part of the small intestine) without causing a problem. Larger stones, however, can obstruct the bile duct, and prevent bile fluid from passing.

When the bile duct becomes blocked for an extended period, bacteria enters the duct through the sphincter of Oddi (a valve that separates the duct from the duodenum). This bacteria ascends the duct, and spreads throughout the biliary tract. If it is not controlled, infection will occur in the bile duct, and spread to your gall bladder and liver. This is a condition called cholangitis. It can become life-threatening.

Severe Inflammation Of The Pancreas

Some gallstones may migrate lower in the biliary tree. They can become lodged past the point where the bile duct is joined by the pancreatic duct. This latter tube is the route taken by digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas. If these enzymes are prevented from flowing into the duodenum, they will back up and begin to digest the pancreas. This causes acute pancreatitis, which can become fatal if it is not treated.

Together, Yaz and gallbladder disease have caused dangerous circumstances for many unsuspecting women. Without treatment, inflammation can evolve into infection, perforations, and other medical problems. If you have suffered from gallstones, gallbladder disease, or other serious Ocella, Yasmin or Yaz side effects, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. Contact an experienced Yaz lawsuit gallbladder attorney to discuss your options.

Some women who are using Yasmin, Ocella and Yaz birth control may exposed to several dangerous side effects due to the hormones released into their bodies. Please contact us for the latest news. Cases continue to be filed by women affected by side effects and currently there have not been any Yaz lawsuit payouts. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and hypertension, and myocardial infarction are among the most serious. Some women may also experience a stroke. This occurs when blood clots migrate into one of the arteries supplying oxygen and blood to the brain. If they create an obstruction, they will prevent blood from reaching the brain. A stroke results, triggering one or more disabilities.

Most stroke survivors require some level of rehabilitation. Its type and duration depend on the impairments suffered as well as their severity. We’ll describe the goal of rehabilitation, and the disabilities it seeks to address below.

The Goal Of Yaz Side Effects Stroke Rehabilitation

A stroke can result in impairments that are either physical or cognitive. They may be mild and barely noticeable, or severe. In the latter case, they may significantly reduce your quality of life. The main goal of rehabilitation is to help you regain functions that were lost.

In some cases, this involves retraining the brain – and thus, the body – to do things that were once easy. An example would be relearning how to brush your hair. If relearning how to perform a task is not possible, a therapist will help you learn an alternative approach. For example, if the Yaz stroke results in right-sided paralysis, you might need to learn how to brush your hair, drive, or perform your job, with your left hand.

The direction of therapy is governed by the type of impairments caused by the stroke. They vary based on the location of the arterial blockage in the brain.

Types Of Impairments That Result From A Stroke

Loss or impairment of motor functions is common. This can include paralysis that affects one side of your body (called hemiplegia). It can also include one-sided weakness (called hemiparesis). With some strokes, a blood clot may deprive the portion of your brain that influences your ability to swallow. This can make swallowing difficult, a condition known as dysphagia. Stroke can also affect your ability to walk straight, or balance yourself while standing.

Language deficits are also common. Known broadly as aphasia, these can impair your ability to speak or understand what others are saying. It also affects your ability to understand what is written. There are different types of aphasia that are categorized by their presentation. This is influenced by the lobe of your brain that suffered injury during the stroke.

Impairments to sensory perception are also found in survivors; they can present in several ways. For example, you may be unable to identify changes in temperature; you might lose the ability to feel pain; or you may be unable to recognize when someone is touching you.

Yaz stroke symptoms can affect your memory and cognition. This, too, presents differently based on the location of the brain injury. You may experience a deficit in your short-term memory; you might develop neglect of your affected limbs; or your brain may not accept or recognize your physical disabilities.

How Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Occurs

As mentioned earlier, the path to recovery depends on the Ocella, Yasmin or Yaz side effects stroke symptoms that present. For instance, a physical therapist will help you cope with motor function deficits; therapy might involve exercises designed to help you regain full motion of your affected limbs. If you suffer from a language disability, a speech therapist will help you relearn basic communication skills, or develop alternative ways to communicate. An occupational therapist will help you cope with sensory and memory deficits.

Even though a stroke is unlikely to be fatal, it can trigger lasting impairments that require rehabilitation. Survivors who develop severe deficits may require long-term care. If you have suffered from blood clots, stroke, or other dangerous Yasmin, Ocella or Yaz side effects, you may be able to file a claim for compensation for your injuries. Contact an experienced Yaz lawsuit attorney to discuss your options.