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Rapid response to a stroke is the key to minimizing the amount of harm suffered by the patient. When a stroke occurs, the patient’s health can begin to deteriorate very rapidly. Any delay in the process of treatment, such as a wrong diagnosis of the condition, can lead to permanent disability or even fatal medical complications.
There are a number of diseases and disorders that mimic some of the symptoms of stroke, which can sometimes lead to a misdiagnosis of this serious condition. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a negligent doctor who misdiagnosed a stroke, contact the St. Petersburg medical malpractice lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.
In order to protect yourself and others in the case of a stroke, it is important to be familiar with the common symptoms of stoke. These symptoms include:
- Weakness or tingling in a limb
- Sudden loss of strength in the legs
- Weakness, heaviness, numbness or paralysis (typically on only one side of the body)
- Severe headache
- Confusion
- Loss of vision
- Change of vision (blurriness, dimness or double vision)
- Difficultly speaking or finding words
- Difficulty understanding the speech of others
- Fainting
Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms needs immediate medical attention. A stroke needs to be professionally treated as soon as possible.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a negligent doctor who misdiagnosed a stroke, contact the St. Petersburg medical malpractice lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369.