Do I Have Appendicitis?
The appendix is a small organ attached to the beginning of the lower intestine. When an obstruction affects the appendix, symptoms of the resulting condition appendicitis – such as pain and swelling – quickly arise. Misdiagnosed or left untreated, appendicitis can lead to infection and death. Patient survival can only be ensured by the removal of the organ as soon as possible.
If you or someone you love has been a victim of an appendicitis misdiagnosis, you have the right to seek damages from the responsible party. Misdiagnoses represent a form of negligence that can lead to permanent physical damage or even death. You should not bear in silence the painful burden inflicted upon you by another. Contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.
Symptoms of Appendicitis
The onset of appendicitis is accompanied by many telling symptoms. Common indications of appendicitis include:
- Pain in the navel area that migrates to the lower right abdomen
- Abdominal pain that becomes much sharper over the course of a few hours
- Intense pain/tenderness in lower right abdomen when pressure is applied to that area
- Pain that deepens with movement and coughing
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Nausea/vomiting
- Abdominal swelling
Although progressive medical technology has greatly reduced the number of appendicitis misdiagnoses, these signs are at times still mistaken for other conditions, particularly when they arise independently of – and not in conjunction with – each other.
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Medical misdiagnoses pose a grave threat to the health and safety of patients, particularly in the case of time-sensitive conditions like appendicitis. The medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., believe that doctors should always be held accountable for the treatments they advise. To speak to a caring, knowledgeable lawyer about your medical misdiagnosis case, contact us by calling 610-667-7511.