Hydrocephalus Negligence Claim
If you or a loved one are suffering from hydrocephalus which has been mismanaged by medical practitioners, you may be experiencing a number of on-going and debilitating symptoms. Contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss a possible compensation claim.
The impact of hydrocephalus
The impact of a delay in treatment or poor treatment of hydrocephalus can produce a range of distressing symptoms which can reduce the patient's capacity to work and remain independent.
Where medical professionals are found to be at fault, a successful compensation claim can help to alleviate the financial and practical difficulties which can be associated with this severe illness.
- A delay in diagnosing hydrocephalus (a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain) can mean that the patient suffers permanent symptoms such as epilepsy, vision problems, speech problems, poor co-ordination and memory difficulties.
- Hydrocephalus can be treated with a shunt or tube inserted to remove the excess fluid from around the brain and reduce the pressure. Occasionally, however, a hydrocephalus shunt may fail, and it is imperative that this development is identified and treated as a matter of emergency. If a blocked shunt is not diagnosed, for example, the fluid can begin to build up again.
Diagnosis of hydrocephalus
Patients suffering with hydrocephalus or a failed hydrocephalus shunt require a prompt diagnosis and rapid treatment.
If medical practitioners fail to recognise the symptoms that an individual is experiencing this life-threatening condition, they may be considered to have been negligent.
The symptoms which might suggest that a patient is developing hydrocephalus include the following:
- Nausea and sickness
- Headaches
- Mobility problems
- Visual problems
When an examination of the patient suggests that he or she may be developing hydrocephalus, an urgent referral for a CT scan or MRI scan may be appropriate. If this does not occur, the patient's diagnosis is likely to be delayed, possibly leading to a deterioration in symptoms and long-term outcome.
A failure to recognise the key symptoms, leading to a misdiagnosis and delay in treatment, may be regarded as negligent and justify a claim for compensation for any significant losses related to the deterioration in outcome.
Speak to a solicitor
If you believe your severe on-going problems could have been avoided had your medical practitioner made an accurate diagnosis, contact us here at Glynns to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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