- Request received26/06/2025
- Checked & confirmed20/07/2025
- Fundraising20/07/2025
- Treatment provided17/09/2025
- Invoice paid05/12/2025
- Case closed25/03/2026
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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Lucy E., 16
Report publishedEmergency care
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$175
About appendicitis
Appendicitis is the painful swelling of the appendix, a small, finger‑shaped pouch attached to the large intestine. It often causes abdominal pain (usually starting around the belly button and moving to the lower right side), along with fever, loss of appetite, and nausea. If left untreated, it can rupture and lead to serious complications.
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$175 raised of $175
Kparu Shamma Clinic LTD Main
Opp COCIN Church, Uke Kashi Development Area, Nasarawa State
Background
Lucy Ejeh is a 16‑year‑old recent secondary school graduate. Friendly and sociable by nature, she has a large circle of friends and is passionate about singing, making and plaiting hair, and acting. Lucy aspires to further her education by studying Theatre Arts at the university, where she hopes to build a successful career in the creative and performing arts. She woke up in the morning with a sharp and serious stomach pain around her lower right abdomen. She was administered some pain relief tablets but it wasn't helpful until she was rushed to the hospital. On presentation at our hospital, she was evaluated and diagnosed with Acute Appendicitis.
Medical history
Lucy Ejeh a 16 year old girl required an emergency treatment to remove her appendix. A serious condition that may lead to the appendix rupturing and causing further complications if left untreated. The patient was treated by Dr. Alu Markus the hospital specialist and was assisted by other medical staff. The procedure was successful. The patient is showing significant improvement and she is recovering well. The patient was placed under observation for some days and has since been discharged. The patient was scheduled for follow up appointment has been for further examination and removal of stitches. Patient is expected to be fine within 5 to 6 weeks after treatment.
Prognosis
With early diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment, the prognosis for appendicitis is generally very good, and most patients recover fully within a few weeks. However, if treatment is delayed and the appendix ruptures, complications can arise, leading to longer recovery times and more serious outcomes.
