- Request received29/10/2025
- Checked & confirmed30/11/2025
- Fundraising30/11/2025
- Treatment provided25/02/2026
- Invoice paid20/03/2026
- Case closed
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
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Moracle U., 1
Report publishedNervous system
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$930
About nervous system
This baby girl was born very early, at just 29 weeks, and she's one of twins. Now at 7 weeks old, her head has been growing much larger than expected, and she has trouble sucking milk well. When the doctor checked her, they noticed her head is much bigger than normal for her age, with a soft spot on her head that looks full and bulging, and visible veins on her scalp. This condition is called hydrocephalus, which means there is too much fluid inside her brain causing pressure and the head to swell. To understand how serious this is, the doctors need to do brain scans (like a CT or MRI) and other tests to also check her kidneys and overall health before surgery. The treatment will be a surgery called a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, where a small tube is placed to drain the excess fluid from the brain to the belly, relieving pressure and preventing damage. This will need a team of specialists — a brain surgeon and a pediatrician — to care for her and monitor her growth and development.
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Epsilon Specialist Hospital Kaduna
34, Gongola road off Chalawa Cresent Barnawa Kaduna Nigeria
Background
Miracle is second of the twins born to the family. Born premature at 7months due to womb incontinence. Her parents had twins about same time a year before but lost the child it was looking like they would loose her too. She was born with hydrocephalus and has been fighting to stay alive. The parents are underdeserve, her father runs a small shop where he sells drinks while the mother is a house wife. The child was born with a condition know as hydrocephalus where the head is bigger than the average size thus leading to pressure in the brain due to accumulation of fluids. When she was born, the child was quickly referred to Epsilon Specialist Hospital to get expert care to increase her chances at survival.
Medical history
The child was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following surgery and showed good recovery. Subsequently, she was transferred to the recovery ward where she continued to improve. Upon discharge, the child demonstrated satisfactory growth and was feeding well through suckling. A structured follow-up plan was established, with clinical reviews scheduled every two weeks to monitor her progress and ensure ongoing health support.
Prognosis
Miracle condition is a congenital Hydrocephalus and is a critical neurological condition. With prompt treatment, she has a good chance of surviving well and leading a good quality of life, but there can be risks like infections or blockage of the shunt that need careful follow-up. The parents would also be counselled on how to care for the child.
