- Request received16/04/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/04/2026
- Fundraising30/04/2026
- Treatment provided05/06/2026
- Invoice paid
- 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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Mohammed I., 16
In treatmentUrology
21
$235
About urology
A bladder stone is a solid mass that forms in the urinary bladder due to the accumulation of minerals in concentrated or stagnant urine. Patients usually present with suprapubic pain, difficulty urinating, poor urine stream, straining during urination, and sometimes blood in urine. Small stones may pass naturally, but larger stones typically require surgical removal (cystolithotomy or endoscopic extraction) to relieve obstruction and prevent complications.
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Background
Mohd is a 16-year-old boy from a low-income family with earnings below 24,000 naira monthly. His parents are involved in small-scale trading. He is active, helpful at home, and enjoys playing football. Despite hardship, he maintains good social interaction.He dreams of becoming an educationist in the future. He presented with painful urination, frequent urination, and lower abdominal discomfort. Symptoms persisted for months due to delayed medical attention. Financial hardship prevented him from getting early treatment,resorted to home treatment with herbal medication but there was no significant relief.The family sought Helpster Charity Foundation support.He was seen, evaluated and diagnosed to have Bladder stone. Planned for surgery upon approval by Helpster charity foundation.
Medical history
Mohammed,a 16 year-old Male presented with a history of Oliguria ,dysuria, accompanied by lower back pain. After thorough evaluation and investigation, he was diagnosed with Cystolithiasis(bladder stone).He underwent successful Cystolithotomy surgery without immediate complications. Due to the nature of his condition, he was admitted for 3 days for close monitoring and post-operative care. Mohammed, recovered well and was discharged home after 3 days, with a follow-up appointment scheduled for 1 week. Currently, he is doing well, has fully recovered, and has resumed his regular activities. We appreciate the timely intervention by Helpster and the UMD Medical team.
Prognosis
He was diagnosed of large bladder stone requiring surgical removal. They tried Conservative management but was not effective. Surgical intervention was advised to relieve symptoms and avert potential complication.Prognosis of bladder stone surgery is excellent and this will restore his normal urine flow.
