- Request received28/04/2025
- Checked & confirmed05/05/2025
- Fundraising05/05/2025
- Treatment provided11/07/2025
- Invoice paid21/07/2025
- Case closed02/10/2025
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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Sifat H., 14
Report publishedEmergency care
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$240
About emergency care
Adenotonsillitis is an inflammation of the adenoids and tonsils, often caused by viral or bacterial infections. This condition can lead to a range of symptoms, including sore throat, difficulty swallowing, nasal congestion, and breathing problems, particularly during sleep. If left untreated, adenotonsillitis can result in serious complications such as chronic respiratory issues, sleep apnea, recurrent ear infections, and the potential for abscess formation. In severe cases, it may also lead to systemic infections that can affect other parts of the body, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.
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Background
Sifat is a bright and ambitious young boy who loves to draw and dreams of becoming an artist one day. He lives with his parents and sister in a modest home, where his father works as a rickshaw puller, earning only 7,000 taka a month, while his mother is a housewife. For a long time, Sifat has been suffering from persistent nose and throat problems, which have made it difficult for him to focus on his studies and enjoy his hobbies. After being diagnosed with a condition requiring an adenotonsillectomy, the doctor advised that he urgently needs surgery; however, his family cannot afford the treatment due to their limited income and financial struggles. Upon learning that Hazrat Shahjamal General Hospital offers free surgery for those in need, Sifat's family reached out for help, hoping to provide him with the care he desperately requires to lead a healthier life and pursue his dreams.
Medical history
Sifat Hossain 14 years old boy came with the complaints of sore throat for 5 days, difficulty in deglutition for same duration, history of fever for 5 days ago and H/O tonsillitis several times in previous year , and admitted in this hospital on 14 May 2025 , then after proper examination and investigation she was diagnosed as chronic adenotonsillitis and was planned to treat surgically, after proper preanaesthetic check up her Adenotonsillectomy was done successfully on 14 May 2025 at night. Then she was kept in postoperative care and was shifted to her cabin bed . On 3 rd POD on 17 May 2025 she was discharged with appropriate medication and advice.
Prognosis
Sifat is suffering from adenotonsillitis, which causes him significant pain, difficulty in breathing, and persistent throat discomfort. He urgently needs surgery to alleviate these symptoms and improve his quality of life. If he does not undergo the necessary procedure, he risks developing serious complications such as chronic respiratory issues, sleep apnea, and recurrent ear infections, which could severely impact his overall health. Timely intervention is crucial to prevent these potential long-term consequences and help Sifat regain his well-being.
