Gastroparesis is a painful disorder that leaves most people suffering through significant physical discomfort and mental anguish. Many people struggle to understand what caused the development of this challenging and upsetting condition and question whether Ozempic might be a contributing factor.
Having the help of a skilled and well-versed product liability lawyer will help you and your loved ones manage the complicated aftermath of being diagnosed with gastroparesis after taking Ozempic. A trusted lawyer will help you protect your rights while seeking justice and fair compensation for your damaging condition.
Our attorneys at LitigationConnect, LLC understand how complicated and overwhelming it is to be diagnosed with gastroparesis after taking Ozempic. Call us today at (833) 552-7274 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation with a dedicated member of our team.
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What Is Gastroparesis?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that stops or slows food from moving from a person’s stomach to their small intestine.
Gastroparesis impedes or prevents a person's stomach muscles from working properly or at all. If a person's stomach muscles are not working or are working poorly, that person's stomach will not be able to properly break down food and push it into the small intestines for continued digestion. This means that a person's stomach is delaying or stalling digestion.
What Health Complications Are Associated With Gastroparesis?
A person becomes at serious risk of health complications when their stomach is unable to digest food properly.
Complications caused by gastroparesis include
- Dehydration, which is commonly caused by a person repeatedly vomiting
- The inability of the body to properly control blood glucose levels, which could worsen diabetes
- Malnutrition, due to the body’s inability to adequately absorb nutrients
- Low-calorie intake
- A solid accumulation of food, vegetable fiber, mucus, hair, or other material in a person’s stomach, also known as bezoars, that can result in blockage, bleeding, and ulcers
- Dropping weight without trying
- Decreased quality of life
If you or your loved ones are suffering from gastroparesis complications that may be associated with Ozempic, contact our team at LitigationConnect, LLC today. Let us get you the help and justice you deserve during this painful and distressing time.
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What Are the Symptoms of Gastroparesis?
People often have a challenging time determining if they are suffering from gastroparesis or if they are having another type of gastro-related issue.
Common symptoms of gastroparesis include
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Excessive bloating
- Excessive burping
- Pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen
- Heartburn
- Poor or low appetite
The NIH recommends seeking professional medical care if you experience any of the below more severe signs or symptoms of gastroparesis and its associated complications of dehydration and malnutrition:
- Extreme changes in blood glucose levels, either moving too high or too low
- Vomiting that has the appearance of red blood or what looks like coffee grounds
- Vomiting for more than an hour
- Sharp and sudden pains in your stomach that do not go away
- Extreme cramping in your abdomen
- Severe feelings of fatigue, weakness, dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting
- Trouble breathing
- Fever
- Severe thirst and excessive dry mouth
- Urinating less often than usual and having dark-colored urine
- Decreased elasticity of the skin
- Unusual paleness of skin tone
- Sunken cheeks or eyes
- Weight dropping without trying to lose weight
- Decrease in appetite
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Could Ozempic Be Causing My Gastroparesis?
People who suffer from gastroparesis after taking Ozempic often question if Ozempic is causing their uncomfortable and painful gastric disorder.
What Is Ozempic?
Ozempic is an FDA-approved drug that helps control blood sugar for adults with type two diabetes by lowering the person’s hemoglobin A1c, also known as HbA1c.
Ozempic is the brand name of the drug semaglutide.
While Ozempic is intended for people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide was found to assist in weight loss. As a result, physicians have prescribed Ozempic to people without type two diabetes for weight loss treatment.
Can Ozempic Cause Gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis is a severely uncomfortable disorder that leaves many people feeling immense symptoms that hinder the quality of their everyday lives.
Many people who experience gastroparesis symptoms or who are diagnosed with the disorder after beginning to take Ozempic, the brand name for semaglutide, often wonder if the medicine is the cause of their unwanted suffering.
The National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine conducted a case report that identified a patient who developed gastroparesis after taking semaglutide.
In this study, a patient sought medical attention after experiencing multiple weeks of nausea and abdominal pain. The patient had been taking semaglutide for four months by this time in an effort to lose weight.
The medical team conducted several tests on the patient and discovered that the patient’s stomach had retained food material for an abnormal amount of time. This was determined to be highly consistent with gastroparesis, which was attributed to the use of semaglutide.
Following the doctors’ orders, the patient stopped taking semaglutide and reported remarkable improvement in their symptoms after a month, with the patient’s nausea completely resolving at that time.
If you or your loved one were diagnosed with gastroparesis after taking Ozempic, contact our team at LitigationConnect, LLC today. Let us help you get the help and justice you deserve for your painful disorder.
Can I Receive Compensation if Taking Ozempic Caused Me to Develop Gastroparesis?
Most people feel distraught, angry, and confused after being diagnosed with gastroparesis after taking Ozempic. They are often left struggling to manage this painful and uncomfortable condition.
You may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages if you or your loved one were diagnosed with gastroparesis after taking Ozempic, including
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Medical bills and expenses, both present and future
- Loss of wages, both present and future
- Loss of quality of life
- Punitive damages
Our compassionate and unyielding attorneys at LitigationConnect, LLC will help you and your loved ones navigate the stressful and complicated aftermath of your gastroparesis diagnosis after taking Ozempic.
Contact us today and schedule your free case evaluation with our team. Let us help you recover the compensation for your damages that you deserve.
What Do I Do If I Believe Ozempic Caused My Gastroparesis?
Struggling with the pains and discomforts of gastroparesis from taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling devastated, frustrated, and overwhelmed.
It is vital to take the proper steps after discovering that Ozempic caused your gastroparesis to safeguard your health, protect your rights, and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for your damages.
Seek Medical Care
Seek medical care immediately after you begin experiencing symptoms of gastroparesis. Tell your medical team when you started taking Ozempic and what dosage you are taking.
Follow all medical treatment plans provided to you by your trusted medical team, and request copies of all notes from your appointments.
Keep Thorough Documentation
Keep a detailed file of documentation for as many items as possible associated with your gastroparesis and Ozempic prescription, including
- The prescription for Ozempic that you received
- Photos and videos of the symptoms and side effects caused by the medication
- A journal detailing all the adverse health impacts you have experienced since taking Ozempic, including any emotional suffering you have also endured as a result
- Doctors’ notes and treatment plans
- Medical bills and any other associated expenses
Contact an Attorney
Contact an attorney as soon as possible after discovering that Ozempic could be the cause of your gastroparesis and associated health complications.
Having the help of a skilled and well-versed product liability lawyer will help you protect your rights and recover maximum compensation for all damages incurred from your health complications caused by Ozempic.
Contact our team at LitigationConnect, LLC today to schedule your free consultation with one of our trusted attorneys.
Why Should I Work With an Attorney?
Being diagnosed with gastroparesis after taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling upset, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Many people are often unsure of what to do next and who to turn to for help while they try to manage their painful and uncomfortable symptoms.
Working with a well-versed and respected attorney during this challenging time will help protect your rights while maximizing your opportunity to recover total compensation for all of your damages.
A skilled and reliable product liability lawyer will fight relentlessly for your case. They will manage the complexities of your lawsuit so that you and your loved ones can better focus on your health and getting your life back on track.
Call our attorneys at LitigationConnect, LLC, today to get the justice and care you deserve during this stressful and complicated time.
How Do I File an Ozempic Gastroparesis Lawsuit?
Suffering from the severe, life-changing health complications associated with gastroparesis leaves most people feeling exhausted, distraught, and overwhelmed.
They are often unsure of what they can do to seek justice for their pain and suffering caused by taking Ozempic and do not know who they can turn to for help.
Finding the help of a compassionate and well-versed product liability lawyer will ease the stress of your pursuit of justice, allowing you and your loved ones to focus better on getting your health and your life back on track.
Contact an attorney as soon as possible after discovering you developed health complications from taking Ozempic to make sure you file your lawsuit within your state’s statute of limitations.
Your dedicated legal team will work relentlessly on your behalf to help you attain justice for your wrongful damages through a series of diligent steps.
Gathering Evidence
Your trustworthy attorney will gather evidence to help strengthen your case.
In order to help your legal team, it is crucial to gather documentation for as many items as possible associated with your illness caused by Ozempic, including
- The prescription for Ozempic that you received
- Details of how long you took Ozempic and in what dosages
- Photos and videos of the symptoms and side effects caused by the medication
- A journal detailing all the adverse health impacts you have experienced since taking Ozempic, including any emotional suffering you have also endured as a result
- Doctors’ notes and treatment plans
Proving Fault
Pharmaceutical companies often try to deny any fault associated with the undisclosed adverse side effects that their medicines cause.
Your assertive attorney will prove that the fault of your illness lies with the medication you took by providing thorough evidence, including the documentation you provided, published medical case reports, and testimony or witness statements from knowledgeable professionals on the matter.
Managing the Lawsuit
Your professional legal team will manage the lawsuit on your behalf throughout its entirety, including filing the lawsuit, handling all correspondence with third parties, and negotiating a settlement offer.
They will keep you updated throughout the entire process and answer all questions and concerns you have regarding your case.
Your lawyers will fight on your behalf to ensure you recover compensation for all of your damages associated with your illness caused by Ozempic, including physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical bills and expenses, loss of wages and future earnings, loss of quality of life, and punitive damages.
Contact our trusted team at LitigationConnect, LLC today if you or your loved one suffered from gastroparesis after taking Ozempic. Let us get you the justice and care you deserve for your painful and challenging situation.
Work With a Reliable Product Liability Lawyer
Navigating the devastating aftermath of being diagnosed with gastroparesis from taking Ozempic leaves most people feeling frustrated, upset, and overwhelmed.
They are often unsure of how to seek justice for their pain and suffering and who they can turn to for help.
Working with a reliable product liability lawyer will help ease the stress of managing your Ozempic lawsuit while protecting your rights and maximizing your chances of recovering compensation for your damages.
Call our team at LitigationConnect, LLC today at (833) 552-7274 or contact us online to schedule your free initial evaluation with one of our trusted team members. Let us help you get the care and justice you deserve.