Have you recently been admitted to an NHS hospital and been diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome Symptoms or are you trying to discover the symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome?
The Cauda Equina Solicitors are here to help you. We specialise in Cauda Equina matters and claims against the NHS for Cauda Equina Compensation, often caused by the NHS failure to recognise Cauda Equina Syndome Symptoms.
For immediate assistance, please call us now on 0800 234 3300 or from a mobile click to call 01275 334030 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and let us explain your rights.
What Is Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a group of nerves in your spinal cord which become compressed for any one of a number of reasons. This can include accidents, a tumour compressing the Cauda Equina or surgical errors. The compression of the Cauda Equina causes lower back pain, numbness in the perineal area or legs and poor reflexes in the lower limbs. The symptoms must be treated urgently to reduce the risks of complications, and it is this failure that often leads to a claim against the NHS.
Cauda Equina Syndrome Symptoms
Symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome include:
- Lower back pain;
- Pain in one leg or both legs, which may start in the buttocks and continue down the thighs;
- Reduced sensation around the saddle and genital area;
- Muscle weakness in the legs;
- Sexual dysfunction;
- Poor reflexes in the lower extremities.
Cauda Equina Syndrome NHS
Reasons that the NHS can be responsible for your Cauda Equina Syndrome include:
- Surgery causing the compression on the Cauda Equina; and/or
- Failure to diagnose the compression leading to permanent damage (i.e. failure to spot the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome.
What Are Your Legal Rights If The NHS Fail To Diagnose Cauda Equina Syndrome?
If the NHS either cause the Cauda Equina Syndrome as a result of an operation they were performing close to the area, or fail to diagnose it promptly when it is caused by another incident, you may well be able to claim compensation. Your right arises from the NHS having a duty of care to look after you, and causing the injury or failing to diagnose it can breach this legal right.
NHS Cauda Equina Syndrome Enquiries
We help hundreds of people who have suffered Cauda Equina Syndrome whilst under the care of the NHS. We offer a completely free, no obligation enquiry so that we can explain your legal rights and how we can help you.