Cauda Equina Urinary Problems Misdiagnosed And Claiming Compensation
A misdiagnosis of the possible symptoms of cauda equina compression may justify a claim for compensation if the patient suffers as a result.
Urinary problems and cauda equina syndrome
Urinary difficulties can be a significant red flag and indicator that a patient may be developing compression of their cauda equina nerves in the lower back. A misdiagnosis by a medical professional can prove catastrophic for the patient who may end up with severe disability which may not have been the case with earlier appropriate and timely intervention.
Urinary and bladder symptoms which may be indicative of cauda equina syndrome can include the following:
- Reduced awareness of needing to urinate
- Having to strain to empty the bladder
- A poor or altered flow
- Reduced sensation when urinating
If the patient is experiencing lower back pain and possible pain in the legs, these additional symptoms may be key to understanding the root cause of their problems. They may be in need of an emergency MRI scan and, if a diagnosis of cauda equina compression is confirmed, they are likely to need emergency surgery to decompress the nerve.
If the patient's symptoms are misdiagnosed, as, for example, a urinary tract infection, they may not receive the emergency care which they need in order to avoid a lifetime of disability.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence
A patient is legally entitled to claim compensation if it is found both that they have experienced an act of negligence or substandard care, and that the negligence has caused them to suffer a worse long-term outcome than should have been the case with a competent and acceptable level of care.
A successful compensation claim will address the financial consequences of the negligence. For example, if an individual is struggling to work due to the symptoms caused by the misdiagnosis and subsequent delay in surgery, their claim would include their loss of earnings.
Likewise, if they require some degree of personal care or household support because their own mobility is restricted, the associated costs would be included in a claim.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you suspect that you have suffered from negligent medical care, it is essential that you speak to a solicitor who specialises in this highly-complex field of law.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a specific focus on cauda equina syndrome claims.
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