- Request received12/10/2023
- Checked & confirmed11/12/2023
- Fundraising11/12/2023
- Treatment provided03/03/2024
- Invoice paid25/03/2024
- Case closed09/10/2024
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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Milan O., 1
Report publishedInfections
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$110
About infections
Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial toxins or viral infection and causing vomiting and diarrhoea.
Thank you for saving this life!
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Rheemah Hospital
10586-00100 NAIROBI KENYA
Background
Milan is a vibrant boy who likes to play with his toys. Mother reports that the child lost appetite and developed watery diarrhoea and was also vomiting several times in a day, unable to retain anything orally. He was brought to the hospital with severe dehydration and had to be put on treatment immediately
Medical history
Milan, a lively boy who enjoys playing with his toys, recently faced a sudden illness. His mother noticed that he had lost his appetite and was suffering from frequent bouts of watery diarrhea and vomiting, unable to keep anything down. Concerned about his worsening condition, she rushed him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with severe dehydration. Milan was immediately placed on IV fluids for treatment. Thankfully, with prompt medical care, he made a full recovery and is now back to his energetic self.
Prognosis
Gastroenteritis can cause fluid loss through vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration. Severe dehydration can be life-threatening, especially in infants, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems. Continued gastrointestinal symptoms may prevent the absorption of essential nutrients, potentially leading to malnutrition. To treat gastroenteritis, especially if it's due to a viral infection, the focus is typically on supportive care, which includes gradually reintroducing a regular diet once vomiting and diarrhea subside. In some cases, antiemetic (anti-nausea) or antidiarrheal medications may be prescribed, but their use should be carefully monitored, especially in certain situations.
