Anal Atresia Is A Paxil Birth Defect That Will Require Expensive Corrective Surgery
[Posted on Sep 26]
When a child is born with a birth defect, it’s a devastating time for the family but it becomes even worse when it’s recommended that the child undergo corrective surgery immediately. While the surgery offers a chance to fix the problem, a procedure of that nature on a child that young contains even more risks than a similar procedure on an adult. Often these families are left with no choice if they hope to have a child that is healthy for the long term, but it complicates further an already stressful situation.
Anal atresia is an example of a birth defect that typically requires surgery. Also known as imperforate anus, Anal Atresia is a condition that results in difficulties with bowel movements. In some cases, the child won’t be able to control their movements while in other cases, they will become constipated. One of the most difficult aspects of corrective surgery for Anal Atresia is that it may need to be attempted again if the initial procedure doesn’t completely fix the problem. These medical procedures can be very expensive and when multiple surgeries are needed, families of these children can find themselves struggling to pay for this type of treatment.
In recent years, Anal Atresia is one of the many Paxil birth defects that have been linked to use of the medication by a mother during pregnancy. This was prior to official warnings made by the FDA in 2005 that finally confirmed the research that indicated women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant should not take Paxil. However, those FDA warnings came over a decade after Paxil had been released and regularly prescribed to women without any warning of the increased risk of birth defects like Anal Atresia.
Families are now aware that the health problems in their child, as well as the financial burden they’re facing as a result, should have been avoided if proper warnings were given about the possible Paxil side effects. This has prompted numerous victims to file a prescription drug lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Paxil, citing negligence on the drug company’s part. The success of these pharmaceutical lawsuits has proven that GlaxoSmithKline bears responsibility for the damage they’ve caused and with the help of an experienced Paxil attorney, you can hold them accountable. A free legal consultation from an experienced Paxil attorney at the law offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, can help you decide if this is a course of action you should take.
