Under Texas law, patients injured by medical negligence, including misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, may pursue a malpractice claim if the provider’s failure to meet the accepted standard of care caused harm. At Davis Law Group, we represent patients whose trust in the healthcare system was shattered when their condition was misunderstood, overlooked, or improperly treated.
Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions and Diseases
Certain illnesses are more frequently misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms or inadequate testing. Some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions include:
- Heart attacks, especially in women and younger patients, whose symptoms may differ from traditional profiles.
- Strokes, where early intervention is critical, but symptoms may be dismissed as migraines or fatigue.
- Cancer, such as breast, lung, or colorectal cancer, sometimes goes undetected or is mistaken for less serious conditions.
- Infections like sepsis or meningitis, where delays in treatment can be fatal.
- Autoimmune diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis, often present with vague or fluctuating symptoms.
A misdiagnosis in these cases can delay life-saving treatment or expose patients to unnecessary and harmful interventions.
