Shingles and chickenpox are both caused by the varicella zoster virus, so if you've ever had a case of the chickenpox, you have a chance of developing shingles at some point in your life. According to Medical News Today, most people who contract...
Getting a hernia is frustrating. A hernia may develop over time or from a single incident. Some of the most common causes of hernias include the following: Lifting heavy objects Gaining weight suddenly Straining during a bowel movement because of constipation...
We want our Louisiana doctors to be the most competent and qualified people to handle our health care. However, if you should find out that your doctor has been sued in the past, you will naturally be worried and wonder if you should continue your relationship with...
Louisiana medical providers — and the businesses they work for — wield significant power in their communities. They are often wealthy, respected people and businesses. Furthermore, medical procedures typically have an element of risk. Sometimes this...
When you visit your Louisiana doctor, you likely want to feel confident that he or she will be able to assess your symptoms accurately and render a precise diagnosis about your condition. Regrettably, however, even physicians are not immune to error, and when doctors...
Going under the knife can be stressful and emotionally taxing, but it can prove even ore so if you or one of your Louisiana loved ones also has to undergo treatment using anesthesia. Regrettably, medical errors involving anesthesia are not uncommon, but the...
Nobody likes to think of their medical care going wrong, yet there are times when you may find something went seriously amiss with your treatment. You took a mislabeled drug. Surgery was not correctly performed. Your condition was incorrectly diagnosed. If you...
When you receive medical care in Louisiana, you have probably been asked to sign a document related to HIPPA. HIPPA is a law that protects your medical information. It set requirements for how such information is shared and stored. If you feel there has been a...
When you are rendered unconscious in preparation for a surgical operation, you should feel confident that the next time you wake up, your Louisiana surgery is already concluded. However, this is not always the case. In the event the anesthesia administered...
When you must put a loved one into a nursing home in Louisiana, you may take comfort in knowing he or she is being cared for by trained personnel. However, the reality is that nursing homes have a history of not always being the safe havens they seem to be. One...
