- Request received31/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed24/08/2025
- Fundraising24/08/2025
- Treatment provided20/10/2025
- 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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Sudi K., 4
Report publishedInfections
21
$35
About infections
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually caused by a viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection. It commonly leads to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, and general weakness. The illness is often spread through contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person. While most cases are mild and resolve within a few days, gastroenteritis can cause dehydration, especially in young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. Treatment focuses on staying hydrated, giving intravenous fluids if severely dehydrated or using oral rehydration salts (ORS), and in some cases, medications to treat the underlying infection.
Thank you for saving this life!
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$35 raised of $35
TIONYCARE HOSPITAL
SDA WARWA ROAD
Background
Sudi Kiplagat is a 4-year-old boy residing in a children's home. He was rescued by the police after living on the streets, as his mother, who struggles with alcoholism, resides in the streets of town, while his father’s identity remains unknown. The children's home was introduced to Helpster through a site visit by Tionycare Hospital together with Helpster volunteer Vincent. Sudi was in good health until three days ago when he developed abdominal pain, headache, and a cough. He was examined, diagnosed, and received appropriate treatment. He is now feeling much better and is on the path to recovery.
Medical history
Sudi began feeling unwell with abdominal pain, a headache, and a mild cough. As the discomfort worsened, he went to the clinic for evaluation. After a physical examination and a review of his symptoms, the doctor diagnosed him with gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines likely due to an infection. To help him recover, Sudi was prescribed paracetamol to relieve pain and reduce the headache, cefixime to treat any bacterial infection, loratadine for allergy-related symptoms such as the cough, and cyproheptadine to help with appetite and allergic reactions. Sudi followed his treatment carefully, took plenty of fluids, and rested at home. Within a few days, his abdominal pain eased, his appetite improved, and the headache and cough disappeared. After completing the full course of medication, Sudi fully recovered and returned to his normal activities feeling healthy and strong.
Prognosis
Sudi has been assessed and diagnosed and given the necessary treatment. He had severe dehydration which was treated early enough and his prognosis is good. If gastroenteritis is left untreated, especially in cases with frequent diarrhea and vomiting, it can lead to dehydration, which may become severe and dangerous—particularly in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Without enough fluids, the body can lose essential salts and electrolytes, leading to complications such as weakness, confusion, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or even shock in extreme cases. In bacterial or parasitic infections, untreated gastroenteritis may also worsen or spread, prolonging illness and increasing the risk of further health complications. Prompt rehydration and medical care are important to prevent these outcomes.
