Nursing Home Litigation
Malnutrition or Dehydration
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
person's body.
Malnutrition is a process which occurs when a person does not get the
appropriate amount of essential nutrients, minerals or 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 doctor's 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.
For more information:
Nursing Home Abuse
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Disclaimer
The malnutrition, nursing home
negligence, dehydration, elder care abuse or other personal injury legal
information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal
legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney-client
relationship. Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of
that particular case and do not represent a promise or guarantee. Please
contact a malnutrition attorney or nursing home negligence lawyer for a
consultation on your particular personal injury matter. This web site is
not intended to solicit clients for matters outside the states of
Missouri and Kansas.
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