The Impact of Faecal Incontinence and Compensation for Cauda Equina Negligence
Faecal incontinence can be devastating. If medical negligence has contributed to this shocking scenario, contact a legal specialist to discuss the possibility of compensation.
The consequences of bowel dysfunction
The loss of function of the cauda equina nerves can lead to a loss of bowel control. This may express itself as extreme urgency or leakage or more severe incontinence.
The impact on the life of an individual can be wide-ranging, debilitating and highly distressing. The simplest of tasks can feel complicated by the sudden need for the toilet. For some sufferers, the thought of leaving the house is stressful due to their fear of bowel leakage or accidents. Going shopping, attending social functions, engaging in sporting activities and going to work can seem near impossible.
Employment may be restricted due to the need for access to a toilet. Some areas of employment may no longer be possible such as hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and policing. Some employers may find it harder than others to make or provide the necessary facilities and access.
The psychological impact can be severe, not simply because of the concerns around practicality and hygiene, but also because of the many ways in which the person's life has had to change.
If this appalling outcome is due in part or in full to negligent medical care of cauda equina compression, you may wish to consider making a claim for compensation which can help to address many of the difficulties and financial problems associated with bowel dysfunction.
When to claim compensation
A failure of care during the process of diagnosis in particular may leave a patient susceptible to deterioration before surgery is arranged.
Medical professionals, whether your GP or hospital practitioner, may be regarded as having provided negligent care in a number of ways:
- A failure of examination or assessment
- A failure to recognise the symptoms of cauda equina compression
- A misdiagnosis of symptoms
- A failure to refer or a delay in referral
- A delay in arranging an MRI scan
If you think that you may have been the victim of negligent medical care, contact a specialist GP at the earliest moment to ensure that you are able to adhere to the legal deadlines for medical negligence claims.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
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