Our client, a 21-year-old college student managing ulcerative colitis under the care of a gastroenterologist, found himself in a devastating medical ordeal that would forever alter his life trajectory.

Having grappled with worsening gastrointestinal symptoms, our client’s physician recommended a diagnostic colonoscopy, scheduled to take place within a hospital setting. However, preceding the procedure, our client presented with a severe headache persisting over two days, a symptom dismissed as anxiety related to academic pressures.

Following the colonoscopy, our client’s condition continued to deteriorate during hospitalization, prompting administration of IV Remicade to address exacerbated gastrointestinal distress. Despite ongoing complaints of escalating headaches, medical staff administered Ativan, attributing the symptoms to anxiety.

As the situation unfolded, neurological symptoms emerged, including vision changes and leg numbness, meticulously documented by hospital personnel. Yet, critical indicators of a deteriorating condition were overlooked or misinterpreted.