If my husband has high blood pressure and the meds prescribed depleted him of potassium and hisadrenal glands malfunctioned, was it the doctor’s fault?
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If my husband has high blood pressure and the meds prescribed depleted him of potassium and hisadrenal glands malfunctioned, was it the doctor’s fault?
My husband was not warned that this could be a serious condition,or to take additional potassium. He just couldn’t walk one morning, muscles useless. He spent a week in the hospital, undergoing several painful tests. He is now on a couple of prescriptions to control his blood pressure but the adrenal gland situation seems to be irreversible.The meds make him extremely tired and has affected our lifestyle dramatically. Just wondering if this is a valid case or not?
Asked on July 13, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Illinois
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not your husband's treating physicain feel below the standard of care in his treatment based upon what you have written and the resulting complications is best determined by a medical malpractice attorney and a medical standard of care expert after review of your husband's medical file.
Medical malpractice matters are complicated and are expert driven. As such, I suggest that you and your husband consult with a medical malpractice attorney concerning the mater that you have written about.
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