Rukayya B., 13

Rukayya is a 13-year-old girl from very poor home and an internally displaced persons layin hajja wala imani, Maiduguri. She is cheerful and likes playing with friends. In the future she has a dream to become a nurse. She was apparently well, about two (8) months ago, she started feeling flank and lower abdominal pain, dysuria and fever but symptoms subsided after taking antibiotics and pain relief. Early this morning, she was brought to UMD Medical Clinic with the complaints of inability to pass urine. The Doctor examined and diagnosed her with Acute urine retention secondary to Bladder stone. She requires urgent surgery to avert further complications.

Rukayya,an 13-year-old girl, presented with a 2-month history of flank and lower abdominal pain,dysuria accompanied by fever. After thorough evaluation and investigation, she was diagnosed with Cystolithiasis(bladder stone).She underwent successful Cystolithotomy surgery without immediate complications. Due to the nature of her condition, she was admitted for 3 days for close monitoring and post-operative care. Rukayya recovered well and was discharged home after 3 days, with a follow-up appointment scheduled for 1 week. Currently, she is doing well, has fully recovered, and has resumed her regular activities. We appreciate the timely intervention by Helpster and the UMD Medical team.

Treatment of larger bladder stones may require procedures such as lithotripsy (breaking the stones into smaller pieces using sound waves) or surgical removal. Additionally, measures to prevent the recurrence of bladder stones may include dietary changes, increased fluid intake, and addressing underlying conditions that contribute to stone formation.