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Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a skin disease that can cause rash, skin peeling, and sores on the mucous membranes. Stevens Johnson Syndrome is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder that may be caused by using several popular drugs. In fact, researches have recently found that the popular drug Bextra may be a primary cause of the Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Patients unknowingly took these drugs and many have developed the dangerous and potentially deadly Stevens Johnson Syndrome. You can get all the info  about Stevens Johnson Syndrome at our site.

In Stevens Johnson Syndrome, a person has blistering of mucous membranes, typically in the mouth, eyes, and vagina, and patchy areas of rash. In toxic epidermal necrolysis, there is a similar blistering of mucous membranes. However, in addition to blistering, the entire epidermis peels off in sheets from large areas of the body. Both disorders can be life threatening. One should be more & more aware of SJS symptoms and  Stevens Johnson Syndrome causes

If you or a family member is experiencing any of the above mentioned side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately. Legally speaking, you need a firm that has the requisite experience and financial clout to represent you in an action against a drug manufacturer. Please know that our law firm only represents victims of negligent drug manufacturers. We have been successful in recovering millions for our clients. You can learn about many such  Stevens Johnson Syndrome law cases on our site sjsclaims.com

Stevens Johnson Syndrome typically affects the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, eyes, nostrils, and both the anal and genital regions. It may or may not be associated with skin lesions elsewhere on the body. Oropharyngeal (mouth) lesions may be so intolerable as to prevent eating, and there may be recurring oral ulcers. Often, the skin lesions may look like a target-lesion or as bullae (bubble-like in shape).

A painful conjunctivitis may also occur in the eyes, frequently with a pus discharge, and can lead to corneal scarring and in some cases a loss of vision. In addition to the mucous membrane lesions, fever and exhaustion are common in those suffering from Stevens Johnson syndrome.

Approximately one-third of patients have pulmonary involvement with cough and patchy infiltrates (material that has permeated into the tissues) on chest x-ray. In fatal cases, renal failure and even pneumonia can occur. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome, you should contact a medical professional immediately.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome is an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity disorder that may be caused by many drugs, viral infections, and malignancies. Often, the drugs causing the onset of Stevens Johnson Syndrome, such as Bextra, did not have warnings placed on their labels until recently. Patients unknowingly took these drugs and many developed the potentially fatal Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

If you or a loved one has suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome as a result of taking a defective drug please fill out our online form and a member of our firm will be happy to assist you. If you have questions, you can immediately call our firm at 1-800-815-2911 our attorneys are always available to answer any medical questions or  SJS legal info that you have surrounding Stevens Johnson Syndrome.