The Obvious Risk Factors And Causes Of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Here's some amazing news. The best news! Stevens-Johnson syndrome is rare, very rare! But men, it's also very painful, so very painful. It'll get to most of your body too, and no man likes that! Men, be on the lookout for severe itching, fatigue, coughing, and a sore throat. Don't be surprised by muscle pain and red eyes, either. Your eyes are going to be sensitive to the light too! Men, your doc's going to take your medical history and to a skin biopsy. They'll ask about the meds you take too!

Men, stop nonessential meds when you've got this syndrome. You have to! It's the first thing you need when getting Stevens-Johnson syndrome treatment. Put on some cool compresses for blisters. That's going to lessen your need for pain meds. Of course, antibiotics for Stevens-Johnson syndrome are common. Your doc's going to pick the best antibiotics! But men, they've got to know what causes your condition. That's their best defense in the treatment of Stevens-Johnson syndrome!

Pneumonia

Men, pneumonia is nasty. So nasty! It's the most common infectious cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Any type of pneumonia can trigger it, yes. You know that! But men, the most common to cause it is mycoplasma pneumonia. And when you have it with Stevens-Johnson syndrome? You're going to need aggressive treatment. So aggressive! The most aggressive you can get!

You need that treatment because of your eyes, men! When you've got pneumonia and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, eye complications are so, so common. So common! One of the things you'll see is eye blistering. No one enjoys that! Men, watch out for fever, a productive cough, and yes, the rash. All of them say you've got pneumonia!

Anticonvulsants

Do you take any anticonvulsants? Men, you know about these meds. They treat epilepsy and other seizures! This kind of med is great when you need them, but men, watch out. They're a major cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome! Yes, a huge, huge cause! The one that causes it the most is phenytoin. That's why docs prescribe other ones first. Hold your horses, though. Men, high-risk ones are gabapentin and diazepam! You'll need to get the lowest effective dose from your doc.

Men, they don't know exactly why these meds cause this syndrome. They don't! But so many experts, so many, say it's because of what these meds leave in your body. Yes, they leave stuff behind, and that's the trigger! The leftovers? Obviously, they're the metabolites!

Pain Meds

Many, many men take pain meds. So many of you do! They're the reason you get rid of headaches, injuries, and many kinds of pain. So many kinds! Men, these meds are causes of Stevens-Johnson syndrome too. That's why you've got to choose them carefully and only take them when you need to! Men, OTC pain meds are the common causes. Yes, ibuprofen is one! Even acetaminophen will do it. Of course, men, prescription ones cause this syndrome too. Men, ask your doc about how to lower this risk when you need to get rid of pain! There's always a way to do that.

Meds For Gout

Dealing with gout? Men, you'll need meds for gout. They're a strong, strong treatment for it. So strong! But men? You know it's coming. These meds cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome too! Yes, they can do it. Men, there are lots of studies on this. Ones from Europe and Israel say there's even a frontrunner for causing this syndrome. They say the gout med called allopurinol causes it the most! Your defense? Your doc's going to prescribe other meds for gout first!

Men, stay steady, though. The med itself isn't the only trigger for this syndrome! The dose matters too. It matters so much, so much! Yes, you guessed it. A higher dose of a gout med means a higher chance of Stevens-Johnson syndrome! Your doc will start you off with a low dose to help, men. You need the lowest effective one! You'll also need to take meds for a short time. The longer you take them, the higher your risk of this syndrome!

Liver Injury

Keep an eye on your liver, men. You need to! Liver injury is a huge, huge risk factor for this syndrome. Many, many men damage their liver by taking too many meds and for too long. Yes, like acetaminophen! Experts say this why they end up with this syndrome. So many say this! Everyone says it! But hold up, there, men, because that's not everything. Hepatitis injures your liver too. It does! That's another major infectious cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, just like pneumonia.

This syndrome also carries liver problems like hepatitis as a complication! Men, 30 percent of you with the syndrome get raised liver enzymes. This isn't good! It's not good at all. Not good, because 10 percent get a full hepatitis infection! You're also facing a higher mortality rate with this risk factor, men. So get your doc on your side and keep your liver healthy!