- Request received28/04/2025
- Checked & confirmed30/05/2025
- Fundraising30/05/2025
- Treatment provided04/07/2025
- Invoice paid21/07/2025
- Case closed28/11/2025
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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Ahmad S., 10
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$135
About blood
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects hemoglobin production, causing red blood cells to become misshapen and prone to breaking apart, leading to anemia, pain, and other complications. Symptoms include pain episodes, infections, organ damage, and increased risk of stroke. Management and treatment involve medications, blood transfusions, hydration, and rest to help manage symptoms and prevent complications.
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YOBE STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL DAMATURU
Damaturu, Yobe State, 6 Gujba Road, Nigeria
Background
Ahmad is a 10-year-old-boy, he is very gentle and obedient boy. He is very brilliant and punctual to school and has a dream of becoming a pharmacist. He is a known Sickle cell disease patient who was doing apparently well until 3 days before the presentation when he started having bone pains, chest pain, fever and inability to eat. He was said to be regular with his routine medication. On presentation at our hospital, he was evaluated and diagnosed with Sickle Cell Crisis. He requires urgent medical treatment.
Medical history
Ahmad is a known sickle cell diseased patient who was admitted in our facility as a case of Mixed Crisis. He received his IV analgesics and other medications. His presenting symptoms subsided as the treatment progressed. He was later discharged home on oral medication to complete his recovery and continue with school to pursue his dream of becoming a Pharmacist. He was so happy now he can go back to school thanks to helpster
Prognosis
With proper treatment and management, children with sickle cell disease can lead relatively normal lives, reducing symptoms and preventing complications. Without treatment, the condition can lead to severe complications, including frequent pain episodes, organ damage, and increased risk of stroke, significantly impacting quality of life and life expectancy. With modern care, many children with sickle cell disease can live into adulthood and lead fulfilling lives, but ongoing medical management is crucial.
