- Request received12/06/2025
- Checked & confirmed24/06/2025
- Fundraising24/06/2025
- Treatment provided11/07/2025
- Invoice paid31/08/2025
- Case closed21/10/2025
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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Haruna A., 11
Report publishedNervous system
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$105
About nervous system
Umbilical hernia is a swelling that can be seen slightly above the umbilicus, or the belly button. It occurs when there is a defect and failure to close a part of the abdominal wall above the umblicus, thus allowing fluid and parts of the intestine to push through the defect. Recurrent obstruction of the hernia can only be corrected via surgery to avert serious complication.
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Background
Haruna is an eleven 11-year-old boy from poor family. Who is joyful and likes riding a bicycle and playing with his friends. He dreams to become a pilot in the future. Haruna is living at his uncle's house because his parent is poor, his uncle decided to take him to his house to live with him. He was presented to this facility with the complaints of umbilical bulge which reduces and obstruct intermittently with mild-moderate pain especially when the obstruction sustained for some hours without reducing. On presentation, he was evaluated and diagnosed with Umbilical Hernia.
Medical history
Haruna, a 11-year-old male, presented with a 5-month history of umbilical bulge accompanied by pain. After thorough evaluation and investigation, he was diagnosed with umbilical hernia. He underwent successful hernial repair surgery without immediate complications. Due to the nature of his condition, he was admitted for 3 days for close monitoring and post-operative care. Saleh recovered well and was discharged home after 3 days, with a follow-up appointment scheduled for 1 week. Currently, he is doing well, has fully recovered, and has resumed his regular activities. We appreciate the timely intervention by Helpster and the UMD Medical team.
Prognosis
Without intervention, the hernia may continue to grow in size, causing increased discomfort, pain, and a noticeable bulge at the umbilicus. In severe cases, the protruding tissue can become trapped or strangulated, which is a medical emergency. Strangulation occurs when the blood supply to the herniated tissue is compromised, leading to severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible tissue damage or necrosis. Prompt surgical repair is typically recommended for umbilical hernias to prevent these complications and ensure the safety and well-being of the affected individual.
