Fleet Lawsuit News

by admin on February 21st, 2010

Individuals who have suffered from kidney failure have looked at the option of filing a Fleet lawsuit to help recover unpaid medical bills, lost wages and loss of their quality of life caused by the Fleet recall phospho-soda products. Some patients developed a serious kidney injury referred to as acute phosphate nephropathy, which can occur when calcium-phosphate crystals enter the area of the kidney that filters blood (renal tubules) and impairs the kidney’s function.

Colonoscopies are examinations where doctors insert a long, flexible tube into the colon through the anus. A camera is attached to the tube, which allows doctors to see what the camera sees, on a monitor. Colonoscopies are frequently used to check for polyps and colon cancer. Doctors recommend that adults begin receiving regular colonoscopies as part of cancer screening after age 50.

But before you get ready to put on the exam gown, there are some questions you should ask the doctor first.

1. How long has he been performing colonoscopies? How often does he do them? Experts suggest that experienced doctors perform at least five procedures per week.

2. Ask your doctor to describe the procedure, and how long each portion takes. Although the insertion of the colonoscope and the examination are important, another critical part is when the colonoscope is being removed from the colon. This is the time when many polyps or abnormalities can be found. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors who took six minutes to remove the colonoscope from the colon found more polyps than those who took less time.

3. Describe the preparation for the colonoscopy. In order to see clearly inside the colon, it will need to be flushed. Doctors will typically suggest a strong laxative or enema, along with a liquid diet, in order to clean the bowels. Doctors no longer suggest using the oral phosphate solution (OSP) Fleet Phospho-Soda as a bowel cleanser because its use has led to serious kidney injuries in some patients.

It is essential to follow the doctor’s orders on drinking clear liquids when using the bowel cleanser to avoid dehydration.

4. Should regular medications be taken the day of the colonoscopy? Make sure you ask whether you should take your regular medications prior to the colonoscopy. Some drugs may interact with medications given during the procedure. You will most likely be given a sedative and a pain reliever before the exam.

5. How long will you be at the hospital, clinic or office? Because you will be recovering from a mild anesthesia, you will need to have arranged for a ride home.

6. When will you get the results of the colonoscopy? Some results may be known during the colonoscopy. During the procedure, doctors can remove polyps, cauterize to stop bleeding and collect specimens for biopsies. Full results from the colonoscopy are generally back within a week.

If you or a loved one has been affected by kidney damage after using Fleet Phospho-Soda, contact us. We represent Fleet recall clients on a contingency basis, which means there are no legal fees unless we win compensation on your case. If you have questions or would like a free no-obligation case review, please call toll free or fill out our short online contact form for the latest Fleet lawsuit news.