Chronic pain from hernia mesh has emerged in recent years as one of the most common complications associated with this medical device. Despite being approved by medical product regulators and healthcare services, hernia mesh complications have been reported by many patients in the UK, raising questions about its continued use.
Hernia mesh issues can be, in fact, part of a wider scandal about medical mesh devices in general, as many women who have received vaginal mesh implants have reported harmful and often life-changing health complications for years. Chronic pain can have a severe impact on patients’ lives, restricting their ability to complete basic tasks and forcing them to take pain medication on a regular, or even daily, basis.
We believe there may be a severe injustice at the root of some patients’ hernia mesh complications, so we want to use our medical negligence expertise to help victims claim the compensation they may be entitled to receive. If you have suffered pain due to the negligence of a medical professional, we may be able to help you achieve justice.
Causes of chronic pain from hernia mesh
Hernia mesh is designed to help the damaged tissue from hernias heal more easily, but it can be capable of causing further injuries. Some of the common complications include hernia recurrence, mesh adhesion, and bowel obstruction, which can in turn impair the function of the bowel. Chronic pain from hernia mesh can also be a widespread problem, with figures from the Royal College of Surgeons suggesting that as many as 1 in 10 patients may face this following surgery.
Such pain is not easily remedied in some cases. Although the implants can be removed in some cases, removal can become harder to achieve as time passes, and the mesh may become embedded in the body. Mesh removal surgery is also not always so easily available due to the specialist expertise required.
Medical negligence claims for hernia mesh complications
The harm caused by hernia mesh implants may be partially due to the medical manufacturers and regulators. In some cases, the negligence of doctors may also have contributed to the complications suffered by patients. If your doctor used unnecessarily aggressive techniques during surgery, failed to advise you of the risks of hernia mesh implants, or disregarded the symptoms of chronic pain from hernia mesh, you may have a medical negligence claim to make.
We also understand that your physical health may not be the only thing impacted by chronic pain from hernia mesh. Issues can also come with mental health difficulties, and can cause financial harm in the form of expenses, such as the costs of pain medication. As part of a medical negligence claim, you may be able to recover damages for all these factors.
Compensation claims for victims
As specialists in personal injury and medical negligence claims, we know how to hold medical professionals accountable for any undue harm they have caused to patients. Our team can offer free, bespoke advice to anyone considering a compensation claim. If you have suffered chronic pain from hernia mesh, contact our team today for more information on your potential eligibility.