Compensating Anal Dysfunction After Vaginal Childbirth
If anal dysfunction is the product of poor-quality maternity care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
What is anal dysfunction?
Anal dysfunction refers to difficulties with bowel movements and the passing of wind. It can mean that a woman experiences extreme urgency when needing to empty her bowel or it may mean that she suffers incontinence, failing to prevent the passing of faeces.
If the anal muscles have been damaged and do not work properly, it can also mean that the woman can no longer prevent the passing of wind.
Such distressing and debilitating symptoms can occur as a result of vaginal childbirth.
It is not unusual for a woman to experience some degree of bowel problems following childbirth but this should improve within a short time.
If a woman continues to suffer significant anal dysfunction, it may mean that she has suffered a severe anal tear which has not been repaired.
Causes of anal damage in childbirth
First-time mothers, as well as those of Asian origin or those undergoing an instrumental delivery, are at most risk of suffering a severe tear affecting the anal muscles during vaginal childbirth.
It is essential that such damage is accurately diagnosed at the time of the birth and that the woman receives an effective repair.
If this does not happen, she may continue to suffer significant symptoms which can affect her quality of life and capacity to work.
If a severe birth tear is not diagnosed and repaired, the relevant medical practitioners may be regarded as having provided negligent care. It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
How can compensation help?
A successful compensation claim can help a woman address many of the issues she may be facing as a result of her bowel difficulties.
If it has become difficult to work, or if the woman can no longer work in her former type of employment, a successful compensation claim should provide recompense for the associated income losses.
If her bowel dysfunction causes her to experience additional financial losses, these should also be taken into account.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling symptoms of anal dysfunction due to substandard medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors.
As specialists in medical negligence compensation, we have extensive expertise in maternal birth cases and will be very happy to advise you.
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If you are suffering bowel difficulties due to an undiagnosed and unrepaired birth tear. Contact Glynns Solicitors today to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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