- Request received18/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/07/2025
- Fundraising29/07/2025
- Treatment provided27/08/2025
- Invoice paid21/10/2025
- Case closed
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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Peter O., 13
Report publishedDigestion system
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$55
About digestion system
Acute gastroenteritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically caused by infection, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. It's usually self-limiting but can be dangerous due to dehydration, especially in children, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals. Acute pharyngitis is the sudden inflammation of the pharynx (throat), usually caused by infection. It leads to sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and other systemic or local symptoms. It can be viral or bacterial, with viral being the most common. Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an inadequate amount of water and electrolytes to function normally. It can range from mild to life-threatening, depending on severity and the speed of onset.
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TIONYCARE HOSPITAL
SDA WARWA ROAD
Background
Peter has been living at a children's home since he was 2yrs old. He is currently in Grade 5. In his free time, Peter enjoys reading storybooks and playing football. He dreams of becoming a journalist in the future. Peter had been in good health until two days ago when he started experiencing epigastric pain, bloating, loss of appetite, headache, and sneezing. He was taken to the hospital, where necessary tests were conducted and treatment was initiated. His condition has since improved, and he continues to receive medication as part of his recovery.
Medical history
Peter Osoo, a 13-year-old boy, was brought to the clinic with complaints of epigastric pain, bloating, headache, loose stools, and throat pain that had developed over the past few days. He was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis, acute pharyngitis, and mild dehydration. His treatment began with paracetamol to manage his fever, headache, and throat discomfort, providing much-needed relief from general malaise. Metronidazole was prescribed to treat the suspected bacterial cause of his gastrointestinal symptoms, helping to control the infection and reduce the frequency of his loose stools. To address his throat pain and possible allergic inflammation, montelukast was included in his regimen. An antacid suspension was also given to soothe his stomach, easing the epigastric pain and bloating. Alongside medications, he was encouraged to drink plenty of fluids to correct his dehydration. Within a few days, Peter began to show significant improvement—his appetite returned, his energy levels improved, and all symptoms gradually resolved. Now feeling much better, Peter has resumed his normal activities and continues to follow advice on hydration and hygiene to prevent recurrence.
Prognosis
Peter's condition has improved since treatment. He will fully recover and go back to normalcy once done with medication. If unable to receive treatment, acute gastroenteritis, acute pharyngitis, and dehydration can cause short-term effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, fever, dizziness, and fatigue, while their long-term consequences—if severe or left untreated—may include malnutrition, chronic gastrointestinal issues, rheumatic fever, kidney damage, and electrolyte imbalances.
