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When Doctors Under Diagnose a Condition (Part B)

If a patient is troubled about certain symptoms, they depend on doctors to take their concerns seriously. When a patient shares with a doctor the symptoms that they are experiencing, it is the doctor's duty to investigate further. If a doctor chooses to dismiss a patient's concerns and it leads to injuries, they may be held liable for damages.

A Chicago medical malpractice lawyer can work on your behalf to help you create a solid claim that includes the economic and non-economic damage that you have sustained due to medical negligence.

Common Conditions that Result in Under Diagnosis or Failure to Diagnose

Some conditions are under diagnosed because there is a lack of awareness surrounding the conditions or they may be rare and your doctor may not be familiar with those conditions or their symptoms.

Listed below are conditions that doctors commonly under diagnose or fail to diagnose because of rarity or a lack of awareness:

• depression;
• whooping cough;
• lactose intolerance;
• Celiac disease;
• asthma;
• bipolar disorder; and
• sleep disorder.

There are also more serious conditions that doctors under diagnose because the symptoms are mild or non-specific.

Common conditions that doctors under diagnose because of mild or non-specific symptoms include:

• certain sexually transmitted diseases;
• high cholesterol;
• chronic kidney disease;
• type 2 diabetes; and
• osteoporosis.

While reasons such as mild symptoms or a condition being rare can lead to an under diagnosis or a failure to diagnose, it does not excuse a doctor's duty to prevent further injury. If a healthcare provider has failed to diagnose a condition, it can result in injury and an Illinois medical practice claim.

How a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Help

If you have suffered injuries because your healthcare provider has under diagnosed or failed to diagnose your condition, you may be eligible to file an Illinois medical malpractice claim. A Chicago medical malpractice lawyer is available to evaluate your case and help you determine if a healthcare provider is liable for the damage you have experienced through medical negligence.

Contacting a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Chicago medical malpractice lawyer team will examine all aspects of your claim, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you or your loved one for any injuries or loss of life that are a result of medical malpractice. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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