Yaz-Related Gallbladder Problems
The synthetic progesterone component found in Yaz birth control pills, drospirenone, has some diuretic properties, which has been linked to serious cases of blood clots, kidney damage and gallbladder disease, among other severe side effects. Gallbladder disease is a condition in which the bile that this organ stores hardens and blocks the gallbladder's bile duct. Without treatment, gallbladder disease can result in serious infection and, in rare cases, death.
Those who develop gallbladder disease after taking Yaz should seek emergency medical care to prevent life-threatening complications. Subsequently, after their health is back on track, it's essential that they consult with a highly qualified defective drug injury attorney to find out if they have a case against and are entitled to a settlement from Bayer healthcare Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Yaz.
The only other form of birth control to contain drospirenone is Yasmin, sold generically as Ocella. This birth control pill is also made by Bayer HealthCare, and has also been associated with severe heath risks.
Yaz Gallbladder Disease Symptoms
Gallbladder disease symptoms are occasionally referred to as a "gallstone attack" due to the fact that they involve a rapid, sudden onset of:
- Belching
- Bloating
- Colic
- Constant, severe upper abdominal pain (that can last between 30 minutes and several hours)
- Gas
- Indigestion
- Fever, sweating and/or chills
- Jaundice that affects the eyes
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Pain under the right shoulder blade
Typically, gallstone attacks occur after a fatty meal or at night. When severe gallbladder disease is definitively diagnosed, patients usually have to undergo gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) or, in the worst cases of chronic, severe gallbladder disease, gallbladder removal.
Yaz Lawsuits: Compensation for Gallbladder Disease
Women diagnosed with gallbladder disease after taking Yaz or Yasmin will be entitled to seek compensation for their injuries and losses by pursuing a Yaz lawsuit. Injured parties can learn more about their legal rights, as well as get expert advice regarding how to proceed with their case in an initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
Our attorneys recognize the physical, emotional and financial losses that are associated with a Yaz injury and strive to provide caring and compassionate representation, while at the same time fighting aggressively to ensure a monetary recovery. We are committed to building a strong case by:
- Thoroughly examining the evidence of the case
- Compiling all relevant evidence to support their clients' claims
- Finding inconsistencies, fallacies or illegalities in the opponent's arguments
- Working with specialists, such as doctors and registered nurses, to secure expert testimony when needed in official legal proceedings
If you or a loved one has experienced a problem with your Gallbladder after taking Yaz, contact our lawyers today.
