Failure To Diagnose

A mouthful of squid ink may not sound like something you'd want in your life, but it could help replace the probes used to test for gum disease. Presently, dentists use sharp instruments to look at patients' mouths for signs of gum disease. This is painful and often...

An interesting factoid about medical malpractice is that the top cause for suing doctors comes down to a failure to diagnose a patient's problems. No, making mistakes in the operating room or giving out the wrong medications doesn't top the list; not knowing what ails...

There are many different medical conditions people suffer from that doctors can misdiagnose or not diagnose at all. Delayed diagnoses and missed diagnoses put people's lives at risk, which is why it's so important for medical providers to do all they can to identify a...

You fell outside when you were running, and the angle you caught yourself caused your wrist to make a snapping noise. You're fairly certain you broke your wrist, but you need to get an X-ray to be sure.Radiologists are usually the first people who see X-rays and other...

Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal. Over time, this can place pressure on the spinal cord, which can result in significant pain, numbness and other concerns. Usually, spinal stenosis is part of the aging process, but injuries can impact it. Whenever...

Ovarian cysts are common among women. They are often misdiagnosed, which results in delayed treatment, because symptoms vary and mimic other problems. Some women won't know they have ovarian cysts because they have no symptoms. Others have mild symptoms like a dull...

If you've struggled with a medical condition without the correct diagnosis, you're one of many. You shouldn't have to go without a diagnosis, and an incorrect diagnosis can mean that you struggle much longer than you need to.An interesting study has shown that a...

A misdiagnosis of brain swelling can be devastating to a patient. When the brain swells, quick action needs to be taken to release pressure. Unlike other parts of the body, the brain is trapped inside a hard skull, which does not flex or expand when the brain swells....

If you suffer from a misdiagnosis, it can easily change your life. For example, if you had an early stage of cancer that was misdiagnosed, then the diagnosis you do receive could happen so much later that it's too late to receive treatment at all.If you have skin...

Imagine going to the doctor because your leg has been hurting more than normal lately. You always knew you had problems with your joints, and you had a history of arthritis. You make it clear that you feel this pain is different and that you haven't been feeling very...