- Request received29/06/2023
- Checked & confirmed29/06/2023
- Fundraising29/06/2023
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid10/10/2023
- Case closed29/12/2023
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.
Kazeem M., 4
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About pathology
An inguinal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the intestine or abdominal tissue protrudes through a weakened or torn area in the lower abdominal wall, typically in the groin area. A person with an inguinal hernia typically experiences a noticeable bulge or lump in the groin area. This bulge can be painful or uncomfortable, especially when lifting, coughing, or straining. Some individuals might also feel aching or burning sensations around the hernia. In certain cases, the hernia can lead to symptoms like groin pain, a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, and discomfort.
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Divine Amazing Grace Hospital
2 Musari Apena St, Airport Rd, off local, Shogunle, Ikeja 102214, Lagos, Nigeria
Background
Kazeem is a 4 y.o. boy. Kazeem is the second child of the family who lives together with his mother, father and his sibling in one room rented apartment. The age of the first child is 5yrs+. The mother is a hair dresser, the father is an okada rider. According to the mother, her daily income is 2000 naira but it may increase to 5000 naira during festive period. The swelling was noticed one year ago and the associated pain is becoming frequent. Admission date - 19. May 2023.
Medical history
Kazeem had a surgery on the 20th of July 2023 for fixing the right inguinal hernia. The surgery went well, the response of the patient to the treatment was satisfactory.
Prognosis
If left untreated, inguinal hernias can lead to complications such as bowel obstruction, strangulation (where blood supply to the herniated tissue is cut off), and significant pain or discomfort. Surgery is the most common treatment for inguinal hernias to repair the weakened area and prevent these potential complications.
