Zainab U., 17

Zainab Umar is a curious and creative 17-year-old who enjoys hobbies like reading, drawing, and exploring new ideas. She dreams of achieving personal growth, excelling in her passions, and making a positive impact on others. The family income is N12,000, no access to electricity, use community bore hole and no proper toilet. Zainab, a 17-year-old girl, developed sudden colicky pain in her left flank that radiated to her groin about a week ago, accompanied by blood in her urine and nausea. She has no fever or prior urinary issues. Tests revealed an 8 mm kidney stone in her left kidney. Currently, she is stable, mildly uncomfortable from pain, and is planned for surgical treatment with support from a charity foundation.

Zainab, a 17-year-old girl, was admitted with a kidney stone and underwent a successful nephrolithotomy (surgical removal of the kidney stone). She received appropriate postoperative care, pain management, and close medical monitoring throughout her recovery. Following a smooth postoperative course, Zainab was discharged in June 2026 in stable condition. Her pain resolved, the blood in her urine stopped, and she recovered well with normal kidney function restored. She returned home able to resume her normal daily activities. Thanks to Helpter Charity for sponsoring the treatment of Zainab.

Zainab has a kidney stone (left nephrolithiasis), which is a solid mineral deposit in her left kidney. It is causing sudden, severe flank pain, blood in her urine, and nausea, though her overall health and vital signs remain stable. The doctor’s prognosis is that with surgical treatment, Zainab’s kidney stone can be safely removed, relieving pain and preventing complications, allowing her to return to normal health. If left untreated, the stone could cause worsening pain, urinary blockage, infection, or kidney damage.