CES Bladder Problems and Claiming Compensation
Significant bladder problems due to negligent medical care of cauda equina syndrome may justify a claim for compensation.
Bladder function losses
One of the most significant and disabling aspects of cauda equina syndrome is the loss of bladder function and sensation. The impact of these debilitating function losses can be life changing, affecting a person's capacity to work and sometimes even their willingness to leave the house. An early diagnosis of this appalling condition is required if this distressing outcome is to be avoided.
If bladder symptoms affect the extent or nature of work an individual is able to undertake, they may suffer a loss of income. If this impact is due to the negligent medical care they have received, this financial loss would be included in a claim for compensation.
Bladder and urinary symptoms are key red flags of cauda equina compression. If sensation losses or altered urinary function are being experienced by an individual with lower back pain and sciatica-like symptoms, this should justify further investigation with an MRI scan. This may be needed as a matter of emergency.
A delay in diagnosis and surgery may allow the compression of the cauda equina nerves to increase, resulting in greater bladder dysfunction, painless retention of urine and possible overflow incontinence. Surgery at or after this point may be less successful, leaving the patient with permanent function loss.
Red flag symptoms
Other red flag symptoms of cauda equina compression which may justify a referral for an immediate MRI scan would include the following:
- Bilateral leg symptoms of pain and altered sensation
- Altered sensation in the saddle area
- Altered sensation around the anus
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with cauda equina function losses due to poor-quality medical care, it is likely that you will be entitled by law to make a claim for compensation.
A specialist medical negligence solicitor will be able to obtain your medical records, assess the quality of your care and evaluate the validity of your claim. They will have access to the best medical experts to support your case and will have the skills to negotiate with the Defendant.
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