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The symptoms of SJS can be serious and can necessitate aggressive treatment if the condition spreads and becomes more intense. The first SJS symptoms to appear are skin lesions that can manifest in a few different areas of the body. These can grow into large blisters on the fingers and toes that can spread to the arms, legs, hands towards the lips, face, and genitals. Other SJS symptoms include:
- Mouth sores
- Itching
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms
- Vision problems
- Dry, bloodshot eyes
- Eye pain, itching, burning, and discharge
During the devastating stages of advanced SJS, the underlying mucous membranes are attacked and the skin begins to shed. In severe instances of SJS, eye tissues are destroyed leading to blindness. The disease can spread rapidly to internal organs and can lead to lost fingernails and hair.
SJS treatment is sometimes difficult because victims often confuse early symptoms with a skin rash or the flu and don’t seek immediate medical treatment. Successful treatment usually involves early diagnosis and quick medical care, and sometimes the discontinuation of the medication can reduce some of the symptoms. Mild cases can be treated with moist compresses, antihistamines, over-the-counter pain relievers and topical anesthetics. Severe cases often require corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, antibiotics to fight infections, and treatment in burn units.
Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a devastating consequence of many common household drugs. Financial compensation can help you pay down expensive medical bills and provide security for you and your family after the horrible ordeal is over. If you or a loved one has had to face SJS and its debilitating effects, you may have a case. Make sure to contact an understanding defective drug attorney so that you can get the restitution you deserve. Don’t allow the negligence of drug companies to warn you about such dangers jeopardize your health and your happiness any longer - contact a lawyer today.
