Can I Get Compensation for Long-term Bowel Problems after Childbirth?
On-going and debilitating bowel problems after vaginal childbirth may indicate that you have been the victim of medical negligence. Contact Glynns to discuss the suitability of making a claim for compensation for your pain, suffering and financial losses.
Severe birth tears
It is not unusual for a woman to experience some degree of loss of bowel control after vaginal childbirth. This could present as urgency when needing to go to the toilet or reduction in control of the passing of wind and faeces. These symptoms usually clear up as the weeks pass.
If a woman continues to experience significant bowel problems, however, it might suggest that either she has suffered a severe birth tear which has not been diagnosed or that her repair has been inadequate in some way. This can allow the wound to break down and symptoms to continue.
If a woman has been so unfortunate as to suffer a severe 3rd or 4th degree tear, she should receive an effective repair by a surgeon in an operating theatre as soon as possible after the birth of her child. For most women, this should be sufficient to ensure that her symptoms decline and cease over the next twelve months.
If a woman continues to suffer the appalling problems of wind and faecal incontinence and urgency months after the birth of her child, she may be the victim of medical negligence and it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Medical negligence
Suffering with long-term bowel control problems can not only damage a person's social confidence but can severely restrict their capacity to work and earn an income. This is where a successful claim for compensation can help.
It is essential that severe birth tears are diagnosed competently and accurately shortly after the birth, ensuring that a skilled, full and effective repair takes place. Where this does not occur, the relevant medical professionals may be regarded as having acted negligently.
Speak to a specialist solicitor
Glynns Solicitors is a medical negligence legal practice. Our team of specialist lawyers offers extensive experience in supporting successful compensation claims for failures in the medical care and management of severe birth tears.
If you are struggling with the debilitating and depressing impact of an unrepaired 3rd or 4th degree tear, contact us. It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
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