- Request received31/05/2025
- Checked & confirmed02/06/2025
- Fundraising02/06/2025
- Treatment provided03/06/2025
- Invoice paid31/05/2025
- Case closed25/06/2025
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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Mohammad R., 2
Report publishedSkin
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$85
About skin
Infected scabies is a skin condition caused by an infestation of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, leading to intense itching, rashes, and sores due to scratching. If left untreated, the infection can worsen, resulting in severe complications such as secondary bacterial infections, cellulitis, and sepsis, which can spread throughout the body and potentially lead to life-threatening conditions. Additionally, chronic inflammation and skin damage may occur, significantly impacting the individual's overall health and quality of life. Sepsis is a severe and life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection leads to widespread inflammation and organ failure. If not treated promptly, it can progress to septic shock, resulting in a significant drop in blood pressure, multiple organ failure, and a high risk of death.
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Saheda Gafur-Ibrahim General Hospital
Kalaya, Bauphal, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Background
Mohammad Romjan, a 2-year-old boy, lives in a very poor family of six, where his mother, Lily Akter, is the only earning member, making a meager income of 9,000 to 10,000 Taka each month through begging. The family struggles to meet their basic needs in their small tin shade house, which they own, but offers little comfort or security. Romjan suffers from infected scabies and sepsis, conditions that require medical treatment, but the family's financial situation leaves them unable to afford the necessary care. If left untreated, Romjan's infections could lead to severe complications, including glomerulonephritis, a serious kidney disease that can have life-threatening consequences. His sister Mily, who is only 16 and divorced with a child of her own, and their elderly grandmother Begom, who is over 70 and unable to work, add to the burden of their already strained resources. With no additional support and limited income, the family is desperate for help, and they are hopeful after learning about Helpster Charity, which may provide the assistance they need for Romjan's treatment.
Medical history
After receiving treatment, Mohammad Romjan's infected scabies and sepsis have greatly improved, and he is now feeling much better. Initially, he experienced intense itching, skin sores, high fever, and weakness, which led to the diagnosis of sepsis caused by the skin infection. He was treated with antibiotics to eliminate the infection, along with intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and support his recovery. Supportive care also included medications to reduce fever and pain, as well as proper wound cleaning. The treatment was successful, and Romjan is now recovering well; his family is very happy and thankful. They sincerely appreciate Helpster Charity and the hospital for saving his life and ensuring his health.
Prognosis
Mohammad Romjan's infected scabies with sepsis is a serious condition, but due to early intervention, he has been saved from developing glomerulonephritis, a potentially life-threatening kidney disease. If left untreated, Romjan could have faced severe complications, including systemic infection and organ failure, which could have led to a critical decline in his health and even death.
