Incontinence and Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation Claims
Incontinence is an experience that most people dread. If it is the result of medical negligence, it must be particularly hard to come to terms with. If this is the case for you or your loved one, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss the possibility of a claim for compensation.
Double incontinence and cauda equina syndrome
Incontinence can refer to either your bowel or your bladder. In the case of the bowel, it may refer to slight leakage of faeces or total loss of the ability to prevent the passing of wind and faeces.
With regard to the bowel, it may mean the loss of sensation of bladder fullness and the loss of control of urination leading to the passing of urine without control.
For those who suffer with such appalling symptoms, life can focus largely on access to the toilet and controlling the symptoms.
Cauda equina syndrome refers to a condition where the cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine have lost their function due to compression. Unfortunately, the cauda equina nerves control sensation and function in the pelvic region as well as the legs and can leave a patient with double incontinence when they cease to function.
This shocking scenario can be resolved if the patient's condition is diagnosed and treated with sufficient urgency. Decompression surgery, if carried out promptly after an early diagnosis can bring about recovery of lost function.
However, a delay in diagnosis and treatment is associated with a poorer long-term outcome and may leave the patient with permanent lower body symptoms and dysfunction.
Medical negligence
The onus is on medical professionals, therefore, to treat patients with lower back pain with meticulous care and caution in case they are developing this debilitating condition.
- A failure to carry out a thorough assessment can mean that red flag symptoms are missed
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms can mean that the necessary MRI scan is delayed
- A failure to warn patients of the red flag symptoms and the need for immediate attendance at Accident and Emergency can lead to a deterioration in symptoms and a decline in the chances of a good long-term outcome
Medical negligence
If medical professionals fail to consider that a patient with lower back and leg pain may be at the early stages of cauda equina syndrome, they may be considered to have acted negligently.
If the patient subsequently suffers significant lower body dysfunction due to the medical professional's negligence, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Contact Glynns Solicitors, experts in cauda equina syndrome compensation claims to discuss your experience with a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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