Renal Failure Caused by Oral Sodium Phosphate Solutions


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Renal Failure Caused by Oral Sodium Phosphate Solutions

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If you or a loved one have used Fleet Phospho-soda or any other oral sodium phosphate solution (OSPS) as a bowel-cleansing regiment prior to a colonoscopy or a colon-rectal surgery, and then suffered kidney failure, you need to call our Law Offices for more information.  Call 1-800-862-1260.

Phospho-soda, when taken as recommended by the manufacturer as a bowel-cleansing regiment separated by 10 to 12 hours has now been linked to an increased risk of acute kidney failure also called acute renal failure in the healthcare profession. If you are concerned that your kidney function is worsening following usage of a pre-colonoscopy bowel-cleansing regimen like Phospho-soda or another OSPS, you should share your concerns with your doctor as soon as possible. The following information on this page regarding symptoms of kidney failure is not intended to serve as medical advice or a medical diagnosis tool. It is provided for general information only, and should be supplemented with information from your physician.

Symptoms of Kidney Failure

Signs that your kidneys are not functioning properly:
  • Urine becomes a dark color
  • Urination becomes irregular or nearly stops altogether
  • Blood in the urine or in the stools; which is sometimes referred to as coffee grinds in the stool
Dehydration is a symptom of possible kidney failure. Some signs of dehydration include:
  • Your eyes stop producing tears
  • A dry or sticky mouth
  • Poor skin turgor (this means that when you pinch your skin, it is slow to resume its natural shape)
  • Rapid heartbeat
If you or any family member have suffer one or more of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention. Your doctor will in all likelihood will perform blood tests and other tests to diagnose the problem and attempt to determine the cause of these symptoms. If you are experiencing kidney failure, then blood test results should show increased creatinine levels and other abnormal findings. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and the stage of kidney failure, you may be hospitalized right away so that you can undergo emergency dialysis or other treatment.

Consult an Experienced Lawyer: You May Be Entitled to Financial Compensation

If you experience kidney failure or any type of kidney problems after using an OSPS like Phospho-soda as a pre-colonoscopy bowel cleanser, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Evidence shows that the maker of Phospho-soda knew or should have known about the potentially serious side effects of using Phospho-soda in a double dose as a bowel cleanser. If you have suffered acute kidney failure after using Phospho-soda or another OSPS as a bowel-cleanser prior to colonoscopy, call our Office.






























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