Misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease in Ohio January 28, 2012.
The consequences of a misdiagnosis could lead to a patient receiving the wrong treatment and the patient’s initial condition declining. If you or a loved one has received a misdiagnosis and is suffering as a result, you may be able to file a legal malpractice claim with the assistance of an Ohio medical negligence attorney.
Alzheimer’s Disease: An Over-Diagnosed Condition
One of the most commonly over-diagnosed conditions in aging adults is Alzheimer’s disease.
Alternative conditions that cause memory loss or dementia include:
- aging;
- hearing loss;
- emotional problems;
- depression;
- fatigue;
- brain tumors;
- pneumonia (can cause confusion in the elderly);
- thyroid disease;
- Huntington’s disease; and
- multi-infarct disease.
The most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is difficulty remembering new information.
As the condition progresses, symptoms include:
- disorientation;
- behavioral changes;
- decreased confusion about time, place and events;
- unfounded suspicions;
- difficulty speaking and walking; and
- profound memory loss.
You should speak with a medical negligence attorney in Ohio to hold accountable any parties responsible for a misdiagnosis, such as Alzheimer’s, which can be very costly to treat. Through a legal malpractice claim, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses and suffering.
