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Cystic Fibrosis Mistaken for Another Condition
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Late Diagnosis Claims/Misdiagnosed Appendicitis Claims
Cystic Fibrosis Misdiagnosed
If you have suffered as a result of cystic fibrosis being mistaken for asthma or another condition, then our team of medical negligence solicitors are on hand to help you claim the compensation you deserve.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a faulty version of a gene that helps salt and water move in and out of the body’s cells which is important for maintaining a thin coating of fluid and mucus inside the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The disease can cause major lung damage and digestive problems.
Over the years, there have been many cases of medical and clinical negligence surrounding the misdiagnosis of this condition**.** If you have been wrongly misdiagnosed with Asthma or another condition, it is vital you contact expert lawyers as soon as possible.
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With cystic fibrosis, it is important that it is diagnosed early, and the proper treatment given as soon as possible. If a doctor or physician fails to properly identify the disease, they can potentially reduce a patient’s life expectancy.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS DIAGNOSIS
The most common way of testing is through the sweat test. This test monitors the sodium levels in sweat which can indicate the presence of the condition.
Other tests may include:
- Chest X-rays
- Genetic tests
- Lung function tests
- Prenatal genetic tests
These can be used if a patient shows signs of having the condition. Signs may include shortness of breath, digestion problems, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS MISDIAGNOSIS
Doctors have a duty of care to correctly diagnose a disease, especially one as serious as cystic fibrosis. Too often, they will mistake symptoms and diagnose another condition, such as:
- Asthma
- Malnutrition
- Pneumonia
- Pancreatitis
- Respiratory infection
Unfortunately, if not diagnosed properly, the patient can be at risk of developing a more advanced case of the disease.
THE IMPLICATIONS AND YOUR RIGHTS
Failure to identify the right condition and the subsequent delayed treatment may affect you in many ways. The delay may, unfortunately, reduce your life expectancy and result in pain, suffering and financial difficulty.
In addition, you may also suffer additional expenditures for doctor’s bills, hospital visits and the cost of medications. If it can be proved that the pain, inconvenience and expenses were a direct result of the cystic fibrosis not being diagnosed properly, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
How Much Compensation?
All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. Compensation is understood by looking at two specific factors: general damages and special damages.
General Damages
The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused are main factors that are used to determine how much general damage compensation you are owed. This will usually be determined by undergoing a medical examination, from which a report is created that highlights the length of time the injuries will take to heal as well as their severity. Our compensation calculator will give you an indication of how much general damage compensation you might be entitled to based upon your injuries.
Special Damages
In addition to receiving compensation for your injuries, you may be able to reclaim any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries. Compensation for financial losses is known as special damages compensation. This can include losses such as loss of earnings due to not being able to return to work, the cost of treatment as well as travel to treatment. It is important that you keep any receipts or evidence of additional losses in order for these to be reclaimed.
With the exception of children, there is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim. This time limit begins from the date that the accident initially occurred. Therefore, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to assess your case.
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Get in touch with First Personal Injury on 0800 808 9740 or through our online claim form.