If you put your trust in a facility to care for you and provide you with a healthy and nurturing environment, and you were neglected or left dehydrated or malnourished, you have the right to file a complaint against the facility and hold them liable for your suffering. Our Kansas malnutrition attorneys and dehydration lawyers have a thorough understanding of malnutrition and dehydration and the damaging effects that they have on a persons body.

Malnutrition is a process which occurs when a person does not get the appropriate amount of essential nutrients due to the lack of an adequate amount of minerals and vitamins, which may be caused by a poor diet and malabsorption. Some symptoms of malnutrition include:

• Fatigue and loss of energy
• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Weakness and frailty
• Loss of weight
• Weak immune system

There are varying levels of malnutrition and, in extreme cases, the victim may die. If you are suffering from the above listed symptoms of malnutrition, you should seek medical assistance right away and discuss your treatment. It is very important that you get a doctors advice on how to properly replace your lost nutrients and begin a recovery plan in a healthy manner.

When a person does not drink enough fluids, especially water, he or she may become dehydrated. Two main signs of dehydration are dryness of the mouth and an increase in thirst. A person is at a high risk for dehydration if they are not getting enough liquids and they are releasing fluids too quickly through sweating, vomiting, diarrhea, or urination. Some of the effects of dehydration may include:

• Liver damage
• Brain damage
• Kidney damage

If you or a loved one has suffered the effects of malnutrition or dehydration as the result of a negligent nursing home, you should contact Peterson & Associates immediately. We have experience aggressively representing clients who have been mistreated by nursing home staff, and we will use our skill and knowledge to hold the negligent persons responsible for the injuries, pain, and suffering that they have caused.