What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
I was admitted into the ER at Florida Hospital while experiencing severe abdominal pain. After speaking with my doctor and running multiple test. My doctor diagnosed me with an ulcer. He also perscribed me medication and told me to set up a consultation with an gastro specialist. After briefly speaking with him. He informed me my symptoms sounded nothing like an ulcer but rather my Gallbladder shuting down. He then examined my abdomen the moment he pressed on my Gallbladder i blacked out for a brief moment. When i came to i was in the worst pain of my life. Before being taking to the hospital in an ambulance. The specialist told me he couldnt believe my ER doctor didnt check my Gallbladder. Or run any test to see if it was functioning correctly. My ER doctor also was negligent by not asking about family history or checking family history medical records. After arriving at the hospital the following morning i had my Gallbladder removed along with 14 Gallstones. I stayed a total of 4 nights in the hospital before being released. I was still experiencing severe stomach pain. If my ER doctor would had properly diagnosed me there's a chance my Gallbladder could have been treated in time. The effect of my surgery and no longer having a Gallbladder have forever changed my life. I now struggle daily with IBS, this alone has caused me to miss work and school. I also struggle with severe abdominal pain that is comparable to when my Gallbladder was shuting down. I am also lactose intolerant now. My ER doctors one mistake has changed my life. Please advise me what should i do?
I was admitted into the ER at Florida Hospital while experiencing severe abdominal pain. After speaking with my doctor and running multiple test. My doctor diagnosed me with an ulcer. He also perscribed me medication and told me to set up a consultation with an gastro specialist. After briefly speaking with him. He informed me my symptoms sounded nothing like an ulcer but rather my Gallbladder shuting down. He then examined my abdomen the moment he pressed on my Gallbladder i blacked out for a brief moment. When i came to i was in the worst pain of my life. Before being taking to the hospital in an ambulance. The specialist told me he couldnt believe my ER doctor didnt check my Gallbladder. Or run any test to see if it was functioning correctly. My ER doctor also was negligent by not asking about family history or checking family history medical records. After arriving at the hospital the following morning i had my Gallbladder removed along with 14 Gallstones. I stayed a total of 4 nights in the hospital before being released. I was still experiencing severe stomach pain. If my ER doctor would had properly diagnosed me there's a chance my Gallbladder could have been treated in time. The effect of my surgery and no longer having a Gallbladder have forever changed my life. I now struggle daily with IBS, this alone has caused me to miss work and school. I also struggle with severe abdominal pain that is comparable to when my Gallbladder was shuting down. I am also lactose intolerant now. My ER doctors one mistake has changed my life. Please advise me what should i do?