- Request received10/04/2026
- Checked & confirmed29/04/2026
- Fundraising29/04/2026
- Treatment provided29/05/2026
- Invoice paid01/06/2026
- 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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Khadija Y., 20
In treatmentGynecology
17
$240
About gynecology
An intra-abdominal mass may arise from various organs in the abdomen such as the intestines, kidneys, liver, ovaries, or lymphatic system. It may be benign or malignant. Growth of the mass leads to abdominal distension, feeling of fullness and pressure related symptoms such as early satiety, constipation, urinary frequency etc
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Background
Khadija Ya’u is a 20 year old young woman from a socioeconomically disadvantaged household with a total monthly family income of less than 25,000 naira. Her family relies on small-scale, unstable sources of income, which are often insufficient to meet basic needs such as adequate nutrition, healthcare, and education. From an early age, Khadija has been actively involved in supporting her family through petty trading and assisting with routine household chores, which makes her more responsible. She has finished her secondary education but couldn't pursue further due to financial constraints. She was presented with a history of progressive abdominal swelling, which was initially insidious in onset and gradually increased in size over time. The swelling is associated with abdominal discomfort, pain and feeling of fullness. Her parent brought her to Helpster charity foundation for treatment. At UMD, she was seen, evaluated and diagnosed with intra-abdominal mass possibly ovarian. Planned for elective exploratory laparotomy to relieve her symptoms and avert potential complications.
Medical history
Khadija,a 20-year-old female, was presented to our facility with 2 months history of progressive abdominal swelling associated with pain and discomfort. After thorough evaluation and investigation she was diagnosed with Intra abdominal Mass.She underwent Exploratory Laparotomy. The surgery was successful without immediate complications. Due to the nature of her sickness, she was admitted for 5 days for close monitoring and treatment. The patient recovered well and was discharged home after 5 days, with follow-up care scheduled for 1 week. Currently,Khadija is doing well, has recovered, and has resumed regular activities. We sincerely appreciate Helpster charity foundation for the free medical services.
Prognosis
Opinion Khadija presented with features of progressive intra abdominal mass, discomfort and intense pain. The scan reports highly suspects it might be originating from the ovary. Surgery is the best option to explore the abdominal content and treat underlying condition. Prognosis: With proper treatment which involves rehydration, antibiotics, pain medication, blood tonics after the surgery, patient is expected to have good outcome. Her well being will significantly improved and both the patient and the parent will be happy.
