- Request received24/05/2024
- Checked & confirmed17/07/2024
- Fundraising17/07/2024
- Treatment provided16/12/2024
- Invoice paid18/12/2024
- Case closed31/01/2025
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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Joy H., 1
Report publishedInfections
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$95
About infections
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections primarily affect the upper part of the respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and sometimes the sinuses and ears. Common URTIs include: Common cold, leading to symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, and sometimes a low-grade fever. Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinus cavities, often associated with nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, and thick nasal discharge. Pharyngitis (sore throat), or otitis media: an ear infection that can cause ear pain, fluid drainage from the ear, and hearing problems.
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Helmi Jonas Health Centre Uradi
Kalkada, Uradi sublocation
Background
Joy lives with her mother and siblings and is the youngest and favorite of the family. Her mother describes her as a happy and jovial child who loves playing with dolls and toys. Two days ago, Joy's mother noticed a change in her behavior. Normally cheerful and active, Joy appeared dull and showed reduced interest in her dolls and toys. She exhibited general body weakness and sluggishness in her activities. Additionally, Joy had a cough and diarrhea. When brought to the hospital, she was found to be quite dehydrated due to the diarrhea and was admitted for further management. Joy's symptoms suggest a possible gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. Immediate medical attention is necessary to rehydrate her and address the underlying cause of her symptoms.
Medical history
Two days prior to being brought to the hospital, Joy's mother noticed a change in her behavior. Normally cheerful and active, Joy appeared dull and showed reduced interest in her dolls and toys. She had general body weakness and sluggishness in her activities. Additionally, Joy had a cough and diarrhea. On admission in the ward, Joy was given: IV Artesunate 44mg at 0 hour, 12th hour and 24th hour, to treat the severe malaria which she had been diagnosed with She was also put on antibiotics and paracetamol syrup She was also given PCM syrup 125mg three times a day and AL I tab twice a day for three days. Later discharged on Amoxyclav Syrup 5mls twice a day for 5 days.
Prognosis
If an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is not treated, it can weaken the immune system and the body's natural defenses. This can make it easier for other infections, such as bacterial sinusitis or ear infections, to develop as secondary complications. If the URTI is caused by a contagious virus (e.g., the common cold or influenza), untreated individuals can continue to spread the infection to others, potentially leading to outbreaks in close-contact settings like schools or workplaces.
