- Request received28/05/2024
- Checked & confirmed19/12/2024
- Fundraising19/12/2024
- Treatment provided02/05/2025
- Invoice paid10/06/2025
- Case closed23/09/2025
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Fatima A., 17
Report publishedInfections
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$115
About infections
Cholecystitis is a condition caused by infection of the gallbladder which causes bile appearance in mucus membrane, manifesting as yellowish discolouration of the eye. On examination: Flat, move with respiration, soft, liver is mildly enlarged, spleen not enlarged, kidneys not ballotable.
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YOBE STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL DAMATURU
Damaturu, Yobe State, 6 Gujba Road, Nigeria
Background
She is honest and emotional, likes reading and her ambition is to be a journalist. She was well until 3 years before the presentation when she started having high grade fever with chills and rigors, associated with right hypochondriac pain and yellowish discoloration of the eye. The right hypochondriac pain was said to be sudden in onset, and severe in intensity which prevented her from sleeping, no known relieving factor. At about the same time she developed yellowish discolouration of the eye which was first noticed by her mother.
Medical history
Fatima was admitted in our facility and an assessment of Cholecystitis was made. She had her complete course of IV medications. She responded very well to the treatment as the presenting symptoms subsided. She was later discharged home on oral medications to continue her normal life and pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. She expressed her profound gratitude to helpster for coming to her aid.
Prognosis
Patient should be admitted, and urgent samples should be taken for immediate investigations. The following investigations: Liver function test, liver ultrasound scan, EUCr, Full blood count are essential for proper evaluation of this patient.
