Compensating the On-going Symptoms of an Anal Birth Tear
If you are continuing to experience severe bowel problems after the birth of your baby, it may be that you suffered an anal tear which has not been diagnosed or properly repaired. If this is the case, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation to help with the difficulties you are facing.
Continuing to suffer long-term bowel symptoms following vaginal childbirth is not normal. Although many women suffer a tear of the perineum during vaginal birth, and some suffer a severe tear, if they receive the correct medical attention, bowel symptom should clear up.
On-going symptoms can cause extreme emotional distress as well as causing practical difficulties around accessing a toilet, leaving the home and supporting your baby. Severe symptoms may even make it difficult to work, adding financial difficulties to the problems you already face.
Why does this happen?
A severe tear during vaginal childbirth can damage the muscles which control the bowel. These are referred to as the anal sphincter muscles which work in combination to allow the passing of wind and faeces at the appropriate time and to prevent it when not desirable.
Sometimes only the external muscle is damaged and sometimes both external and internal muscles are damaged. Whatever the situation, any injury to the anal sphincter needs to be identified as soon as possible after the birth so that a surgical repair can be arranged.
Medical professionals should understand the importance of carrying out a thorough examination after a woman has given birth and, if they fail to do so, they may be regarded as having acted negligently.
The problem with this situation is that the injury will not be repaired if it isn't diagnosed.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence
If you have suffered a 3rd or 4th degree tear which has not been correctly diagnosed, you may be experiencing debilitating symptoms on a daily basis. If poor-quality medical care is the cause of your problems, a successful compensation claim would take account of the financial problems caused by the negligence. This could include a loss of income if you are now unable to work.
Seek legal advice
If you think you may have been the victim of negligent medical during the birth of your baby and are continuing to suffer significant symptoms, contact Glynns Solicitors. We are specialists in medical negligence law with considerable experience in maternal birth tear claims.
Contact us today to talk to a specialist solicitor about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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