- Request received06/03/2026
- Checked & confirmed28/07/2026
- Fundraising28/07/2026
- Treatment provided05/08/2026
- Invoice paid05/08/2026
- 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.
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Ramlat I., 5
In treatmentInfections
27
$90
About infections
Severe Malaria, Parotitis and Anemia. Severe malaria, parotitis, and anemia represent a serious combination of infectious and hematologic conditions that can significantly compromise a patient’s health, especially in children living in malaria-endemic regions. Severe malaria is a life-threatening complication caused by infection with Plasmodium falciparum, characterized by high fever, chills, prostration, vomiting, altered consciousness, and sometimes seizures. The disease leads to destruction of red blood cells and suppression of bone marrow function, resulting in anemia. Anemia further worsens tissue oxygenation and may present with pallor, fatigue, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. Parotitis refers to inflammation of the parotid gland, the largest salivary gland located near the ear. It may present with painful swelling in the pre-auricular region, fever, difficulty chewing, and tenderness over the gland. In some cases, bacterial infection may complicate the condition, leading to pus formation and systemic symptoms. The coexistence of severe malaria and parotitis can worsen the patient’s general condition due to systemic infection, dehydration, and poor oral intake.
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Background
Ramlat is a 5 year old female child living with her parents in a small community outside the city of Bauchi. She is the 4th child among 5 siblings. She is not in any school due to unavailability of school in their community. The father is a laborer and the mother is a house wife. They mostly struggle before they can feed. They live in a 3 rooms apartment having a pit toilet. They make use of water from the borehole for daily activities. They don't have access to electricity. Ramlat's illness started a week ago with a productive cough of whitish sputum, associated with chest pain and she developed high grade fever 4 days ago with abdominal pain. Mother noticed bilateral subauricular painful swelling. On examination, a 5year old female child, lethargic, febrile (38.7o C), anicteric, acyanosed and mildly pale with bilateral subauricular tenderness. Inter and subcostal swelling noticed. Family couldn't find the money for the medical bills, they contacted a volunteer and they were directed to come to the hospital for proper evaluation. She was diagnosed with Severe Malaria, Parotitis and Anemia.
Medical history
Ramlat’s illness started a week ago with a productive cough of whitish sputum, associated with chest pain and she developed high grade fever 4 days ago with abdominal pain. Mother noticed bilateral subauricular painful swelling. On examination, a 5year old female child, lethargic, febrile (38.7o C), unicteric, acyanosed and mildly pale with bilateral subauricular tenderness. Inter and subcostal swelling noticed. She was diagnosed with Severe Malaria, Parotitis and Anemia. Treatment commenced with injection antimalarials, injection antibiotics, antipyretics to bring down the temperature, some cough syrup and vitamins as well as pain relief. She was transfused with a pack of red blood cell. Patient became stable after hospital stay, temperature was back to normal, cough stopped and eventually patient was discharged with some oral medications, she is to be returned for follow up after 1 week. Family are so happy and extended gratitude to Helpster Charity for the medical support.
Prognosis
Ramlat, a 5 year old female child, lethargic, febrile (38.7o C), unicteric, acyanosed and mildly pale with bilateral subauricular tenderness. Inter and subcostal swelling noticed, She was diagnosed with Severe Malaria, Parotitis and Anemia. Management involves prompt administration of antimalarial therapy, treatment of the underlying infection causing parotitis with appropriate antibiotics if bacterial, adequate hydration, antipyretics, and correction of anemia, which may require blood transfusion in severe cases. Close monitoring is essential to prevent complications and ensure recovery. The prognosis of severe anemia combined with parotitis is good but also depends entirely on the underlying systemic disease causing both conditions, such as severe infection, autoimmune disorders, or malignancy which when managed will make the patient feels better.
