- Request received27/05/2024
- Checked & confirmed19/12/2024
- Fundraising19/12/2024
- Treatment provided21/03/2025
- Invoice paid06/05/2025
- Case closed02/07/2025
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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Abbas M., 13
Report publishedGynecology
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$230
About gynecology
A bladder stone is a hard, mineralized deposit that forms in the urinary bladder. Symptoms of bladder stones may include pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, bloody or cloudy urine, and sometimes visible blood in the urine.
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Background
Abba Musa is a thirteen-year-old boy from a low-income home who lives on the outskirts of Maiduguri, near Baga Road. He is playful and enjoys playing pranks with his friends. He dreams of becoming a journalist in the future. He was well until two months ago when he developed oliguria, dysuria, lower abdominal pain, and bloody urine. He was treated for a urinary tract infection in another facility and got some relief. Recently, he suddenly developed urine retention and was rushed to the nearest health facility. A catheter was inserted to relieve the retention, and surgery was proposed, but the family is poor. The patient was virtually referred to UMD for surgery due to insufficient funds. He was diagnosed with a bladder stone and is planned for surgery.
Medical history
Upon hearing about helpster heroes through one of the beneficiaries of helpster charity,his child we quickly evaluated for bladder stone via radiological examination and was booked for elective surgery on 7/5/25.Had a successful Cystolithotomy and was discharged on 11/5/ 2025.Patient is now stable and feeling well.
Prognosis
If left untreated, bladder stones can lead to severe complications, including chronic bladder dysfunction, frequent urinary tract infections, and potential damage to the bladder lining. Persistent stones may cause blockages in the urinary tract, leading to painful urination, hematuria (blood in the urine), and increased risk of bladder infections. In severe cases, untreated bladder stones can lead to kidney damage and require surgical intervention to remove the stones and prevent further complications.
