It is well known that if you do not eliminate wastes from your body, over time toxins can back up and you can be in real trouble medically speaking. This is the exact situation that can occur if you have a bowel obstruction. What most people do not know, is that over 30,000 people will actually die in the United States each year, all from experiencing an obstruction in their intestines. A bowel obstruction is not likely to “get better” on its own, and it can lead to death if you are not careful and have it checked out, resolved and surgically intervened if necessary.
What Is a Bowel Obstruction, and Why Is It So Dangerous to Experience?
A bowel obstruction is when you are unable to move your bowels, and the waste is not able to leave your body. When wastes linger in your body and bowels, it will do a lot more damage than just to “back you up” from being able to go to the bathroom and eliminate it. If you have a bowel obstruction, you need to be seen and more importantly treated with a licensed and certified healthcare professional. Your healthcare provider needs to recognize the signs of a bowel obstruction, and ensure that you are cared for properly to release the problem in your bowels, and return it back to normal functioning for your body.
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What Are the Symptoms of a Bowel Obstruction?
You can experience many uncomfortable sensations from having a bowel obstruction. You may feel:
- Abdominal pain that never goes away
- Cramps in the abdomen
- Lack of normal hunger
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Difficulty passing gas
- Abdominal bloating
- Pain in the abdomen
Of course, you can call us today if you have experienced a bowel obstruction and had a missed diagnoses with this problem. We are here to help you, and will be ready to review your claim for free when you call to schedule a time to talk with us today.
What Are “Dead Bowels” and Is That the Same as a Bowel Obstruction?
No dead bowels are not a bowel obstruction. When you have the condition of dead bowels, your bowels have died from a lack of proper blood supply to your intestines. Your intestines can become blocked partly or all the way, because of an artery or from low blood pressure in that area. When your blood drops in the area of the bowels, then the digestive system will slow down, as it is lacking the proper blood oxygen levels to function normally. Your blocked digestive system can stop working or even kill you in some extreme situations. In the case of a bowel obstruction, you can have a bowel obstruction and still technically pass waste from the system. Nevertheless, you can have a bowel obstruction and even pass a loose stool, and still be completely obstructed in that area.
What Is a Twisted Bowel?
A twisted bowel is another type of intestinal obstruction called a volvulus. In these medical cases, your colon or intestine starts to twist around. When the intestine twists itself up, it might start to cut off the regular blood supplies needed in the digestive tract. This condition can be fatal unless it is treated right away.
What Is the Remedy for a Bowel Obstruction or Twisted Bowels?
The best remedy for a bowel obstruction or twisted bowels is to have a surgical procedure to fix the situation. You can easily experience tissue death in the bowels, which can later lead to death if it is not treated right away. This is the reason why a missed diagnosis of a bowel obstruction can be a death sentence, if it is not reviewed, noticed and identified quickly, it can lead to a fatality.
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We can give to you a free second opinion case review, and all that you need to do is to call us today. Your call is going to be for free, and you can talk to our attorneys who specialize in personal injuries right now. We are here to help you to get the process started, when you need to review your case with an experienced attorney in Los Angeles, at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422.
Can I Sue the Hospital and the Primary Care Doctor for Not Sending Me to a Specialist or an Urgent Care Facility, for a Missed Diagnosis of Bowel Obstruction?
Yes, we can sue when you have suffered from the medical malpractice consequences of getting a missed diagnosis of a bowel obstruction. Your healthcare provider needs to be abreast of all of the medical conditions that can mimic a bowel obstruction. But because of the seriousness of a bowel obstruction and the possible complications, there may be medical malpractice and negligence attached to a missed diagnosis of a bowel obstruction on the part of your healthcare providers. If this has happened to you, just call us to get access to our Los Angeles case lawyers who can file a lawsuit on your behalf. It is easy to make the first call to us, and review your claim for free with our case attorneys in Los Angeles, at the Normandie Law Firm at 800.790.5422.
Average Case Value of a Missed Diagnosis of Bowel Obstruction
The average case value of a missed diagnosis can be in the range of $50,000 to over $750,000. Our estimates are made when we have reviewed your claim, and tallied up your expenses, damages and lost wages for your claim.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?
It can take around 4-6 months to settle out your claim for a missed diagnosis of a bowel obstruction.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.
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References
Catena, F., De Simone, B., Coccolini, F., Di Saverio, S., Sartelli, M., & Ansaloni, L. (2019). Bowel obstruction: a narrative review for all physicians. World Journal of Emergency Surgery: WJES, 14, 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-019-0240-7
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