- Request received11/11/2025
- Checked & confirmed25/11/2025
- Fundraising25/11/2025
- Treatment provided06/02/2026
- Invoice paid20/03/2026
- 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.
Download Helpster App to get access to full reports and documents
Hamisu S., 19
Report publishedDigestion system
25
$225
About digestion system
Gallbladder stones are hard deposits, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that form in the gallbladder. They can block the flow of bile, leading to intermittent or persistent pain. Patients often present with recurrent right upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the back or right shoulder, especially after eating fatty meals. The pain is sometimes associated with nausea, vomiting, bloating, or indigestion. Untreated gallstones can cause inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), infection, or rarely, obstruction of the bile ducts. Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is typically required when the stones cause significant symptoms or complications
Thank you for saving this life!
100%
$225 raised of $225
Background
Hamisu Suleiman is an energetic eighteen-year-old young man known for his helpful nature and strong work ethic. He enjoys assisting his father with small trades and takes pride in supporting his family financially whenever he can. Hamisu had been in good health until two months ago when he began experiencing intermittent pain in the right upper abdomen. The pain was initially mild and tolerable but gradually became more severe, often radiating to his back and right shoulder. He also experienced nausea and occasional vomiting, especially after meals. After repeated episodes, Hamisu sought medical attention. On presentation at our hospital, and after further evaluation, a diagnosis of gallbladder stones (cholelithiasis) was made. Due to the size and number of stones, surgical removal (cholecystectomy) was planned, pending approval from the Helpster Charity Foundation. He is currently being prepared for surgery and monitored for pain and complications.
Medical history
HAMISU SULEMAN, A19-year-old boy, presented with a history of intermittent pain in the right upper abdomen accompanied right shoulder and back pain since 2 months. After thorough evaluation and investigation, he was diagnosed with Gallbladder stone.He underwent successful Cholecystectomy surgery without immediate complications. Due to the nature of his condition, he was admitted for 3 days for close monitoring and post-operative care.He recovered well and was discharged home after 3 days, with a follow-up appointment scheduled for 1 week. Currently, he is doing well, has fully recovered, and has resumed his regular activities. We appreciate the timely intervention by Helpster and the UMD Medical team.
Prognosis
Hamisu had Gallbladder stones.This stone settles inside the gall bladder, thus over stretching and sometimes can result to obstruction of the bile duct, a canal that conveys bile into the duodenum (a portion of the small intestine), disrupting fat digestion. This obstruction causes gallbladder tension, leading to severe, often unbearable pain. While pain medication provides temporary relief, surgery is the only solution to remove the stone and alleviate symptoms. The procedure typically has a good outcome.
