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“I Can’t Control Wind After Birth”: Understanding Fourth-Degree Tears and Your Rights
birth injury, womens health, Medical Negligence, Medical Safety, Patient Rights, Patient Rights & Advocacy, Women’s Health and Patient Safety, pelvic floor injury, pelvic floor trauma, postpartum recovery Dr. Rosemary Listing birth injury, womens health, Medical Negligence, Medical Safety, Patient Rights, Patient Rights & Advocacy, Women’s Health and Patient Safety, pelvic floor injury, pelvic floor trauma, postpartum recovery Dr. Rosemary Listing

“I Can’t Control Wind After Birth”: Understanding Fourth-Degree Tears and Your Rights

If you can’t control wind or stool after giving birth, or you still have pain months later, you may have had a serious birth tear. This article explains what a fourth-degree tear is, why it happens, how hospitals manage it, and when it may point to medical negligence. Written by an NSW lawyer, in plain language.

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Dental Nerve Damage After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Could It Be Medical Negligence?
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Dental Nerve Damage After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Could It Be Medical Negligence?

“I had my wisdom teeth removed and never regained feeling in half my tongue. They told me it was normal at first—but it’s been two years.”

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Dental nerve damage after wisdom tooth removal is more common than most people realise—and in some cases, it’s not just an unfortunate side effect. It may be the result of medical negligence.

Whether you’re dealing with constant numbness, a burning tongue, or chronic pain in your jaw or lips, the impact on your daily life can be devastating. What’s worse is being told it’s “just something that happens” when deep down, you know something went wrong.

This article will help you understand what dental nerve damage is, when it crosses the line into negligent care, and how to take the next steps if you suspect your injury could—and should—have been avoided.

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