Placental Tissue Could Help SJS Eye Infections
By John Curran
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a painful condition caused by a number of different types of medication. While it starts as a rash and can include a burning sensation because of inflamed internal tissue, damage can be significant. Many SJS sufferers face eye damage because of the soft tissue in the cornea. A new treatment could change that.
There is no standardized treatment protocol for either Stevens Johnson Syndrome or its counterpart, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Many hospitals provide wound care and eye care, as well as rehydration treatment. However, that only minimizes the effects. Many new treatments now are focusing on fetal tissue and neonatal cells.
For SJS eye infection sufferers, Loyola University research may provide an answer. The placenta, which helps fetuses throughout pregnancy, can provide a healing effect though the amniotic membrane. It reduces the risk for blindness, although it is still not an accepted medical usage, but it is growing in popularity.
Unfortunately, many Stevens Johnson Syndrome class action lawsuit lawyers note that some patients don’t become aware of these dangerous diseases before they are too late. The rash that offers the first warning resembles heat rash, and does not seem particularly concerning to many at first. However, it can quickly develop, causing skin to fall off and extreme pain from blistered tissue in the throat and stomach from Stevens Johnson Syndrome.
There are no cures, currently, for either toxic epidermal necrolysis or SJS. Instead, people who are taking new medications of nearly any kind should look out for these kinds of rashes; for many, symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome develop in 24 hours. Stevens Johnson Syndrome patients have developed symptoms from antidepressants, antibiotics and a host of other medications. Medical professionals are still unsure what causes it, although some researchers are pointing to genetic mutations.
If you or someone you know has experienced painful symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome or related diseases, you can get help. Visit the Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation to learn more about potential legal options. You can fill out the short form there for a free legal review from a qualified toxic epidermal necrolysis class action lawsuit lawyer. You may be eligible to pursue a case and get the award or settlement to help pay for treatment and rehabilitation. It costs you nothing, so get started today.
Updated October 23rd, 2012
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