Khadija I., 4

Khadija Idris is a four (4)year old girl who is from poor home. She is extroverted, thus likes mingling and playing with friends, living with his parents at bulunkutu sallake of Maiduguri and also have dream to become an entrepreneur when she grew up. About a year after birth, he developed umbilical bulge lingering for more than 1 year that failed to reduce. There is usually a localized pain around the umbilicus with preceding history of vomiting. He was examined and diagnosed with Symptomatic Umbilical Hernia and was planned for repair upon approval by Helpster charity.

Khadija idris, a 4-year-old female, presented with a 8-month history of umbilical bulge accompanied by pain. After thorough evaluation and investigation, she was diagnosed with umbilical hernia. She underwent successful hernial repair surgery without immediate complications. Due to the nature of her condition, she was admitted for 3 days for close monitoring and post-operative care. Khadija 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.

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.