- Request received28/04/2024
- Checked & confirmed17/07/2024
- Fundraising17/07/2024
- Treatment provided23/01/2025
- Invoice paid24/01/2025
- Case closed28/02/2025
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Martha N., 14
Report publishedInfections
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$40
About infections
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that causes pain on swallowing and can lead to upper respiratory tract infection.
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God's Favour Medical Clinic
Moi'sbridge
Background
Martha lives in a children's orphanage with other needy children. She enjoys playing football, cooking, and singing, and she loves drinking yogurt and eating chips. Martha aspires to be a philanthropist in the future and is still contemplating the best career path to achieve this goal. She was brought to the hospital with complaints of a headache, pain on swallowing, difficulty breathing, and reduced appetite. These symptoms have been present for one week and have worsened over time. Her breathing difficulty is accompanied by a cough and some chest pain. Due to financial constraints, her guardian was unable to seek medical treatment for the past week. They were relieved to learn about Helpster Charity. Upon presentation, Martha requires a thorough examination to diagnose the underlying cause of her symptoms, which may include conditions such as a respiratory infection, strep throat, or possibly pneumonia. Immediate medical attention and appropriate treatment are necessary to alleviate her symptoms and prevent further complications.
Medical history
Martha was brought to the hospital with complaints of a headache, pain on swallowing, difficulty breathing, and reduced appetite. These symptoms had been present for one week and have worsened over time. She was put on antibiotics and also instructed on oral hygiene She responded well to the treatment. A home visit was done a week after she was attended to at the hospital and it was confirmed that she is doing well
Prognosis
Enlarged tonsils can trap bacteria and viruses, leading to recurrent throat and ear infections. These infections can cause discomfort, pain, and may require repeated courses of antibiotics. An adenotonsillectomy is a medical procedure in which both the adenoids and tonsils are surgically removed. The adenoids are small glands located at the back of the throat, while the tonsils are situated on either side of the throat.
