Can I get Compensation for the Effects of a Delayed Hydrocephalus Diagnosis?
If a delay in diagnosing hydrocephalus has caused you or a loved one to suffer severe and on-going symptoms, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The impact of hydrocephalus
Diagnosing and treating hydrocephalus can sometimes be a matter of emergency. A build-up of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain can, if undiagnosed and untreated, cause a range of debilitating problems.
Cerebrospinal fluid (or CSF) is a liquid which is created in the brain and which surrounds the brain and spinal cord to protect these vital and vulnerable organs from the effects of trauma or shock. However, if an individual is suffering from hydrocephalus, a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain will cause increasing pressure. This can impact on the person's vision, cognitive function, balance and urinary function.
Untreated, the person can suffer permanent brain damage.
A build-up of cerebrospinal fluid needs to be treated to reduce the pressure. This is usually achieved by inserting a shunt into the brain to allow the fluid to drain.
Diagnosing hydrocephalus
If you are developing hydrocephalus you may be experiencing some of the following symptoms:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Co-ordination problems
- Blurred vision
- Urinary difficulties such as leakage
If your medical professional is concerned that you might have hydrocephalus, you will probably require either a CT scan or MRI scan to confirm a diagnosis. This will enable you to access treatment such as the insertion of a shunt.
Medical negligence
A failure to consider that you might be developing hydrocephalus will mean that the condition will continue and your problems might worsen.
In these circumstances, your medical practitioner might be considered to have acted negligently.
If the delay in diagnosing or treating hydrocephalus has left you with more severe symptoms than could have been the case with an earlier diagnosis, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are suffering from the debilitating effects of hydrocephalus due to a delay in diagnosing or treating your condition, contact Glynns to speak with a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
It might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for your pain, suffering and associated financial losses.
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