Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a skin condition, in which cell death causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis. It also affects the mucus membranes.

SJS is usually a reaction to certain medications or due to infections and is more common in adults than in
children with women at high risk.

Symptoms

Stevens-Johnson syndrome begins with a fever and flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful red or purple rash that looks burnt and Blisters on the skin,mouth, nose, and genitals.

Other symptoms include:

*.Facial swelling
*.Hives
*.Tongue swelling
*.Skin pain
*.Shedding of your skin
*.Sore mouth and throat
*.Fatigue
*.Cough
*.Burning eyes

Causes of SJS

SJS can be caused by medications such as
allopurinol (Anti-gout), penicillin (Infection), barbiturates (sedative), Ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory), Sulfa drugs (Furosemide), azithromycin (antibiotics), Lamotrigine (anticonvulsant), Valproic acid (bipolar disorder), Naproxen (Anti-inflammatory), Cocaine, Amoxicillin (antibiotics), Erythromycin (antibiotics), Ginseng, Ciprofloxin (antibiotics), Carbamazepine (neuropathic pain, seizure), phenytoin (anti-seizure), Phenobarbital (antiepileptic), Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (antibiotics) and Radiation therapy.

Infectious causes

*.Otitis media
*.Herpes
*.pharyngitis
*.Upper respiratory infections
*.Epstein-Barr virus
*.HIV
*.Mycoplasma pneumoniae
*.Hepatitis
*.Cytomegalovirus infections.

SJS risk factors

*.Viral infections
*.Weakened immune system
*.Family history of SJS
*.Gene (HLA-B 1502) common among Southeast
Asians, Chinese and Indian descent.


Treatment

*In treating SJS the first thing to do is to stop the medication that might have caused it.

*Replace fluids and nutrients: A significant amount of fluid have been lost from the body because of the skin loss. So therefore an SJS patent will probably be given fluid and nutrients for the body to stay hydrated and to rebuild the skin through a nasogastric tube

*Eye care: Series of eye problem have been associated with SJS, so its important to visit an ophthalmologist.

*Wound care: The dead skin will be carefully removed and a medicated dressing is placed over the affected areas.

Prevention of SJS

If have already been treated of SJS be careful so you don't get it again.

*Know and avoid the drug that caused the
SJS or any other drug like it.

*inform your doctors you've had SJS.

*Wear a medical alert bracelet.

Culled[url]ihealthng..co.ke/2016/06/about-stevens-johnson-syndrome-sjs.html?m=1[/url]

uhiochris1:
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a skin condition, in which cell death causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis. It also affects the mucus membranes.

SJS is usually a reaction to certain medications or due to infections and is more common in adults than in
children with women at high risk.

Symptoms

Stevens-Johnson syndrome begins with a fever and flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful red or purple rash that looks burnt and Blisters on the skin,mouth, nose, and genitals.

Other symptoms include:

*.Facial swelling
*.Hives
*.Tongue swelling
*.Skin pain
*.Shedding of your skin
*.Sore mouth and throat
*.Fatigue
*.Cough
*.Burning eyes

Causes of SJS

SJS can be caused by medications such as
allopurinol (Anti-gout), penicillin (Infection), barbiturates (sedative), Ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory), Sulfa drugs (Furosemide), azithromycin (antibiotics), Lamotrigine (anticonvulsant), Valproic acid (bipolar disorder), Naproxen (Anti-inflammatory), Cocaine, Amoxicillin (antibiotics), Erythromycin (antibiotics), Ginseng, Ciprofloxin (antibiotics), Carbamazepine (neuropathic pain, seizure), phenytoin (anti-seizure), Phenobarbital (antiepileptic), Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (antibiotics) and Radiation therapy.

Infectious causes

*.Otitis media
*.Herpes
*.pharyngitis
*.Upper respiratory infections
*.Epstein-Barr virus
*.HIV
*.Mycoplasma pneumoniae
*.Hepatitis
*.Cytomegalovirus infections.

SJS risk factors

*.Viral infections
*.Weakened immune system
*.Family history of SJS
*.Gene (HLA-B 1502) common among Southeast
Asians, Chinese and Indian descent.


Treatment

*In treating SJS the first thing to do is to stop the medication that might have caused it.

*Replace fluids and nutrients: A significant amount of fluid have been lost from the body because of the skin loss. So therefore an SJS patent will probably be given fluid and nutrients for the body to stay hydrated and to rebuild the skin through a nasogastric tube

*Eye care: Series of eye problem have been associated with SJS, so its important to visit an ophthalmologist.

*Wound care: The dead skin will be carefully removed and a medicated dressing is placed over the affected areas.

Prevention of SJS

If have already been treated of SJS be careful so you don't get it again.

*Know and avoid the drug that caused the
SJS or any other drug like it.

*inform your doctors you've had SJS.

*Wear a medical alert bracelet.

Culled[url]ihealthng..co.ke/2016/06/about-stevens-johnson-syndrome-sjs.html?m=1[/url]

Nice information... But I know something about the way we Nigerians react to health information and I know that this way will not bring out the maximum attention and reaction.
P.S Am also a health blogger.
All am saying your title and description should be of the simplest forms

Choi

vicky6855:


Nice information... But I know something about the way we Nigerians react to health information and I know that this way will not bring out the maximum attention and reaction.
P.S Am also a health blogger.
All am saying your title and description should be of the simplest forms

Thanks

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