- Request received19/05/2026
- Checked & confirmed26/06/2026
- Fundraising26/06/2026
- Treatment provided17/07/2026
- Invoice paid27/08/2026
- 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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Aisha U., 12
In treatmentEmergency care
27
$210
About emergency care
The child is suffering from an appendicular mass, which is a serious complication of appendicitis. This condition occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected, leading to the formation of a swollen mass in the lower right side of the abdomen. The health problem is characterized by severe abdominal pain that started around the umbilical region and later moved to the right lower abdomen before becoming generalized. The child also experienced nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and loss of bowel activity. On examination, doctors found a firm and tender mass in the right lower part of the abdomen with signs of inflammation and abdominal guarding. The absence of bowel sounds and the presence of pain and fever indicate that the infection has become serious and requires urgent medical attention. The child is currently hospitalized and being prepared for surgical treatment and close medical monitoring to prevent further complications.
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Yobe State Specialist Hospital Gashua
Sabon Gari Ward, off Nguru Road Gashua
Background
Aisha Usman is a 12-year-old Fulani girl and the second of five children in her family. She lives with her parents in a rural settlement where the family depends on cattle rearing and the sale of cow milk for survival. Although she is currently out of school, Aisha enjoys caring for the family’s cattle and dreams of a brighter future. Aisha suddenly developed severe abdominal pain that started around her navel before moving to the lower right side of her abdomen and eventually spreading across her abdomen. The pain became constant and was accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and weakness. She also had a history of recurrent abdominal pain with occasional fever and diarrhea. As her condition worsened, she was admitted to the hospital, where examination revealed a painful mass in the right lower abdomen. She was diagnosed with an appendicular mass, a complication of appendicitis. Aisha is currently receiving medical care, close monitoring, and is being prepared for surgery.
Medical history
The patient was admitted and stabilized with medications, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and close monitoring before surgery. After proper evaluation by the surgical team, she successfully underwent surgery for the treatment of the appendicular mass. The operation was successful, and the patient responded well to treatment. She is currently recovering under close medical supervision and showing signs of gradual improvement. Doctors are optimistic about her recovery with continued medications, wound care, adequate nutrition, and follow-up management.
Prognosis
The patient’s condition is consistent with an appendicular mass resulting from complicated appendicitis. Clinical findings, including severe abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, abdominal tenderness, guarding, and the presence of a palpable mass in the right lower abdomen, indicate significant inflammation and localized infection around the appendix. The patient requires urgent surgical evaluation and close medical management to prevent complications such as rupture of the appendix, generalized abdominal infection, or sepsis. She is currently being stabilized and prepared for surgery. With prompt surgical intervention, adequate medication, and proper post-operative care, the prognosis is favorable, and the patient is expected to recover well. However, delayed treatment may increase the risk of serious complications.
