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Yaz Gallbladder

One of the most serious side effects of the increased estrogen levels caused by the prescription birth control Yaz and similar contraceptive medicine is gallbladder disease. Caused by the emergence of gallstones within the tiny, non-vital organ, gallbladder disease can be extremely painful and lead to a lifetime of digestive complications, and in some cases can be fatal. Because of its relation to increased estrogen levels, women are twice as likely to develop gallbladder disease compared to men.

Gallbladder disease has two classifications: cholecystitis and cholelithiasis. Cholecystitis occurs when the gallbladder becomes inflamed due to the increased levels of estrogen in the bloodstream. This inflammation creates a difficulty for the gallbladder to distribute bile between the liver and intestines during digestion. Cholelithiasis is the result of gallstones forming within the gallbladder and obstructs the flow of bile through the liver’s ducts. Both forms of gallbladder disease can lead to waves of intense pain, as the build-up of bile puts pressure on the digestive system. The organs can also become infected due to the improper digestive process. The gallbladder is also susceptible to gallbladder cancer, however it is an extremely rare form of cancer.

Gallbladder disease can be detected early on by its most common symptoms:

• Loss of appetite

• A sudden fever with intense sweating

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

• Severe stomach pains

• Pain in the upper abdomen, resembling an ulcer

• Sharp pains between the shoulder blades or right side of the body

• Yellowing of the skin, a result of jaundice; the build-up of gallstones causes bile to spread into the bloodstream

Yaz and other similar prescription birth control drugs increase the level of estrogen in the female body, which causes a boost to the cholesterol level. Gallstones are commonly attributed to high cholesterol levels. Once the gallstones block the ducts between the liver and intestines, the pressure of the build-up of bile will produce intense pains that can last between a half hour and five hours. Once an initial build-up takes place, it can become a recurring injury, lasting a lifetime even with surgery.

The difference between cholecystitis and cholelithiasis is inflammation compared to gallstones, respectively. However, while the results are both essentially the same, cholecystitis can also be very damaging to the pancreas. Untreated inflammation of the gallbladder can lead to inflammation of the pancreas, and because the pancreas is so important in digestion it can result in even more severe pain, digestive complications, and eventually death.

The symptoms of gallbladder disease are quite similar to that of an ulcer or other less threatening illnesses and injuries, which makes it even more important to receive early treatment and diagnosis from your physician or other professional medical experts. Users of Yaz or similar prescription medication must recognize the immediacy of early warning signs, as ignoring even the slightest stomach pains while using Yaz could open the door for a lifetime of digestive pains and complications. Treatment and diagnosis can include X-rays, CAT scans, blood tests, ultrasounds, or a variety of other medical processes.

Surgery for gallbladder disease comes in two forms, both taking less than two hours to complete. Depending on the type of surgery, hospital stay could mean days or hours. Should removal of the organ be required, hospital stay could last up to five days, and additional treatment and physician visits will be required. Removal of the gallbladder can lead to blood clots and infection. However, if the surgical process only includes removing the gallstones, the hospital release would be same-day. With gallstone removal, though, the gallbladder is susceptible to further gallstone attacks, which would require additional treatment.

If you believe that the use of Yaz, Yasmin, or a similar prescription birth control drug are responsible for gallbladder disease suffered by yourself or a loved one, it is your obligation to seek out consultation about your options for compensation and further legal action. You have the right to receive compensation for medical treatment expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, further physician appointments and treatment, as well as for any pain and suffering experienced by you or your family. Users of Yaz and similar prescription birth control medication who have experienced serious side effects, including gallbladder disease, can receive consultation at no cost from the Newsome Law Firm to help examine all of their options to ensure their best interests are met.