Aisha A., 9

Aisha Abdullahi is a 9-year-old girl who likely enjoys typical childhood activities like playing, drawing, or reading. She is resilient and patient, and her dreams may include growing up healthy, learning, and helping others. He developed lower abdominal pain and difficulty urinating of about 10 days duration. She also experienced increased urinary frequency and occasional blood in her urine. Investigations revealed a single 1.6 cm bladder stone (cystolithiasis). Currently, she is mildly ill-looking but stable, with no fever or other complications. Definitive treatment is planned as surgery, pending approval from the Helpster Charity Foundation. Physical examination on presentation:Mildly ill looking . On abdominal examination:Abdominal tenderness and mildly distended bladder. Urinalysis yielded bloodcells in urine(Haematuria +) Abdominal ultrasound confirmed bladder stone

Aisha Abdullahi, a 9-year-old girl, was admitted on 07/12/2025 with a bladder stone causing lower abdominal pain, painful urination, frequent urination, and blood in her urine. She underwent a successful cystolithotomy (surgical removal of the bladder stone) and received appropriate postoperative care with close medical monitoring. After five days in the hospital, Aisha recovered well. Her urinary symptoms resolved, she was able to urinate comfortably, and she was discharged home in good condition, ready to return to her normal childhood activities. Thanks to Helpter Charity for sponsoring the treatment of Aisha Abdullahi.

Aisha's bladder stone is Larger as shown in the x-ray and this stone can be difficult to get rid of it through the urethra without surgery. As larger bladder stones often require treatment with procedures like lithotripsy, which uses sound waves to break the stones into smaller pieces, or surgical removal. Bladder stone can easily lodge in the urethra which is the canal for urine passage causing urine retention, unbearable pain, restlessness and in extreme situation damages the entire kidneys. Prompt treatment via surgery with medication such as antibiotics, fluids and painkiller is very essential to salvage this child and significantly improve his life. The doctor’s prognosis is that surgical removal of the bladder stone will relieve Aisha’s symptoms and prevent complications. If left untreated, the stone could cause persistent pain, urinary blockage, infections, or kidney problems.