What are SJS Symptoms?

SJS Symptoms Include:

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is an aggressive condition and if it isn't treated successfully, it can be devastating. The first SJS symptoms are very similar to the flu and they usually include:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Itching
• General ill health
• Aching Joints

These symptoms usually appear within two weeks and doctors can easily misdiagnose them as signs of a bad cold until the first skin lesions appear. These lesions are often "target" shaped in concentric circles on the extremities, and as the disease progresses these lesions can turn into blisters and rashes that itch unbearably and are sensitive to touch.

Secondary SJS Symptoms:

As SJS gets worse, the condition becomes far more dangerous. The blood vessels and mucous membranes under the skin become aggravated and inflamed, which can cause the skin, hair, and nails to fall off in large chucks. Without the skin to protect these delicate tissues from damage, many victims with SJS are extremely susceptible to potentially deadly infections and other complications. More dangerous symptoms include:

• Vision problems
• Dry, irritated eyes
• Painful burning, discharge, and itching eyes
• Mouth lesions that can prevent eating, speaking, chewing, and swallowing

Possibly the greatest danger of SJS occurs when the disease spreads into internal organs. Although rare, cases have been reported of SJS spreading to the lungs, kidneys, heart, and liver. Furthermore, SJS has been known to affect tissues in the eyes and genitals. In fact, advanced cases of SJS often must be treated in burn units in hospitals in order to effectively manage the extensive complications caused by the condition.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a serious condition, and if you or someone you love developed this dangerous disease you must take legal action in order to secure financial compensation for paying the expensive medical care needed to protect your health. You may be entitled to a monetary award for your profound pain and suffering, but you need to act before the statute of limitations in your state runs out. Protect your rights and contact an experienced SJS attorney today.