Tamasha A., 15

Tamasha is a 15-year-old girl in Grade Seven living with her widowed mother and four siblings in a rural village. Despite financial hardship following the death of her father, who was the family’s provider, Tamasha remains cheerful, respectful, and hardworking. She is the school president, an excellent debater, and enjoys cooking, playing with friends, and participating in school activities. She dreams of becoming a waitress in the future. Her mother survives through support from well-wishers and the local church. During a church outreach by Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre and Helpster Charity, Tamasha was noticed looking weak, tired, dizzy, and unusually withdrawn. Her mother explained that she had been unwell for some time with persistent headache, fever, chills, severe body weakness, dizziness, poor appetite, and abdominal pain radiating to the back. Despite earlier treatment for malaria, her condition worsened and she became too weak to participate in normal activities. Investigations at the facility confirmed peptic ulcer disease with anemia, requiring urgent admission for treatment and close monitoring.

Tamasha a 15-year-old girl, was admitted to the ward on 12th April 2026 with complaints of severe abdominal pain, headache, general body weakness, fever and chills. She was a diagnosed with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and was also with Anaemia at the time of admission. Upon examination, she appeared weak and dehydrated, requiring close medical observation and supportive care. During her stay in the ward, she received intravenous fluids to correct dehydration, medications to reduce stomach acid and manage her peptic ulcer disease, as well as treatment to control the symptoms of anaemia. She was also given appropriate antibiotics and antiemetic drugs to manage infection. The medical team closely monitored her vital signs, fluid balance, and nutritional intake while gradually reintroducing oral feeding as her condition improved. Over the next few days, Tamasha responded well to treatment. Her abdominal pain reduced significantly, fever, and headache controlled.Her HB gradually increased and clinical reassessment showed marked improvement in her overall condition. By 15th April 2026,Tamasha had recovered well and was safely discharged from the ward in stable condition. She was advised to continue prescribed medications for peptic ulcer disease and Anaemia, maintain proper hygiene and nutrition, and attend follow-up clinic visits for review. With adherence to treatment and lifestyle advice, her prognosis for full recovery remains good.

Tamasha was admitted in a weak and symptomatic condition with severe abdominal pain, dizziness, fever, poor appetite, generalized body weakness, and confirmed peptic ulcer disease complicated by anaemia. Her condition required urgent admission, intravenous medication, nutritional support, pain management, and close observation to stabilize her health and prevent worsening complications. Following treatment, she will gradually regain strength, her appetite improve, and the abdominal pain will reduce. With continued medical care, adequate nutrition, medication adherence, and regular follow-up, Tamasha is expected to regain her health well and continue with her education and normal activities.