- Request received16/12/2023
- Checked & confirmed27/12/2023
- Fundraising27/12/2023
- Treatment provided31/05/2024
- Invoice paid05/06/2024
- Case closed02/08/2024
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.
Download Helpster App to get access to full reports and documents
Leon S., 7
Report publishedBlood
0
$75
About blood
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. It is marked by flawed hemoglobin. That’s the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body. So, sickle cell disease interferes with the delivery of oxygen to the tissues. SCD can lead to multiorgan failure, a life-threatening complication. Sickle cells that block blood flow to organs deprive the affected organs of blood and oxygen. In sickle cell anemia, blood is also chronically low in oxygen. This lack of oxygen-rich blood can damage nerves and organs, including kidneys, liver and spleen, and can be fatal.
Thank you for saving this life!
100%
$75 raised of $75
Helmi Jonas Health Centre Uradi
Kalkada, Uradi sublocation
Background
Leon is an active 7-year-old boy who loves playing football in his free time and wants to be a doctor when he grows up. His mom says he's always busy in class. Two days ago, Leon started feeling feverish, having joint pain, and feeling weak all over. He has sickle cell disease. On the day he was admitted to the hospital, he also had a nosebleed.
Medical history
Two days prior to coming to the hospital, Leon had been having fevers, joint pain and general body weakness. He was brought to the hospital looking quite ill. He was assessed by the doctor, taken to the laboratory for further assessment and after a diagnosis was made, he was put on medication. His treatment went well and he responded well to medications.
Prognosis
If the condition is not treated, the pain associated with a sickle cell crisis can become more severe and prolonged, significantly affecting a person's quality of life. Reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to organs can result in damage to vital organs, including the spleen, liver, kidneys, and lungs. Individuals with sickle cell disease are more susceptible to infections, and a crisis can weaken the immune system, making them even more vulnerable to infections. In some cases, the blockage of blood vessels can lead to a stroke, which can cause lasting neurological damage. Treatment for a sickle cell crisis involves pain management,In some cases, blood transfusions may be necessary to replace sickled red blood cells with healthy ones and improve oxygen delivery.
