If you or a loved one were diagnosed with ileus or suffered from intestinal paralysis or bowel obstruction after taking Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy or Rybelsus, you may be entitled to recover compensation from an ileus lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of drug injury attorneys and class action lawyers is investigating potential Ileus lawsuit and settlement cases of individuals who were diagnosed with ileus or suffered from intestinal paralysis or bowel obstruction after using Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Rybelsus.
Ileus is a severe gastrointestinal disorder in which the intestine (bowel) is unable to contract normally and move waste out of the body. Ileus is characterized by a paralysis of the automatic wave-like movement of the muscles that line the gastrointestinal tract (peristalsis), resulting in a non-mechanical obstruction (i.e., decrease or stoppage of flow of intestinal contents) and accumulation of food, gas and liquid in the intestine.
Unfortunately, the FDA has warned that ileus is a potential side effect of semaglutide (the active ingredient in the weight loss/obesity medications and/or diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) and tirzepatide (the active ingredient in the diabetes drug Mounjaro).
Ileus Lawsuit & Settlement Cases
Ileus lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who, after taking Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy or Rybelsus for weight loss or diabetes, were diagnosed with ileus or suffered from other gastrointestinal conditions, including the following:
- Ileus
- Gastrointestinal ileus
- Paralytic ileus
- Adynamic ileus
- Intestinal paralysis
- Intestinal paresis
- Functional ileus
- Bowel obstruction
- Intestinal obstruction
- Intestinal blockage
- Inhibition of gastrointestinal propulsion
- Other gastrointestinal injury lawsuit cases
Ileus Signs & Symptoms
Ileus signs and symptoms can potentially include:
- Abdominal bloating
- Stomach cramps
- Stomach pain
- Abdominal distension
- Feeling full after eating a small meal or drink
- Buildup of stomach contents in intestine
- Nausea
- Feeling queasy
- Vomiting or throwing up
- Severe constipation
- Buildup of gas
- Inability to pass gas
- Lack of bowel movement
- Loss of appetite
- Watery stool
- Black or tar colored stool
- Rectal bleeding
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Other ileus symptoms
Procedures and tests used by gastroenterologists or internists to diagnose ileus can include medical history and a physical examination, blood tests (to measure electrolyte and mineral levels), imaging tests such as an abdominal CT scan, abdominal X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, barium enema (to examine the large intestine), or upper GI and small bowel series (to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine).
Ileus Complications
Complications from ileus can potentially include, among others:
- Perforation in the intestinal wall
- Tearing of intestines
- Tissue death (necrosis)
- Gangrene
- Infection
- Inflammation of lining (peritoneum) of belly (peritonitis)
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Jaundice (skin and eyes appear yellowish)
- Death
- Other ileus complications
Ileus Treatments
Treatments for ileus may potentially include, among others, intestinal surgery such as a stent (a tube to bypass intestine), a resection (surgery to remove a portion of the intestine and to reattach remaining ends) or an ostomy (a surgical cut in the intestine to open the abdominal wall to allow waste to enter an ostomy bag), bowel rest, nasogastric (NG) decompression (insertion of a tube to stomach through the nose to relieve gas and fluids), intravenous (IV) fluid therapy, parenteral nutrition, and medication such as prokinetics (to help promote peristalsis).
If you or a loved one were diagnosed with ileus or suffered intestinal paralysis or bowel obstruction after taking Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Rybelsus, you may be entitled to recover compensation from an ileus lawsuit case or settlement claim. Contact a drug injury lawyer to request a free case review.
*If you or a loved one are experiencing health issues, side effects or complications after taking a prescription drug or medication, we urge you to promptly consult with your doctor or physician for an evaluation.
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