- Request received18/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed29/06/2026
- FundraisingOngoing29/06/2026
- Treatment provided
- 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 R., 15
FundraisingUrology
17
$235
About urology
Vesical calculus, also known as a bladder stone, is a hard solid mass formed within the urinary bladder due to the crystallization of minerals in the urine. It commonly develops when urine becomes concentrated or when there is urinary stasis or obstruction that promotes stone formation over time. Patients with bladder stones typically present with suprapubic pain, difficulty in urination, poor urinary stream, dysuria, increased urinary frequency, and sometimes hematuria. In some cases, symptoms may worsen during micturition, and patients may also experience straining while passing urine. Management depends largely on the size and severity of the stone. Small stones may occasionally pass spontaneously with increased fluid intake and conservative treatment, while larger stones usually require surgical intervention such as cystolithotomy or endoscopic removal. Prompt treatment is important to relieve symptoms, restore normal urinary flow, and prevent complications such as recurrent infections and bladder damage.
Background
Mohammed, is a 15-year-old boy from a modest household. He is active, enjoys playing football with his friends, and helps his family with small errands after school. Mohammed, is hardworking and hopes to become a Civil engineer in the future so he can support his family and contribute meaningfully to society. He has generally been in good health prior to this illness, with no known chronic medical conditions or previous surgeries. He presented with a two-week history of lower abdominal (suprapubic) pain and difficulty with urination. The pain was intermittent, worsened during micturition, and was associated with dysuria, increased urinary frequency, and occasional passage of blood-stained urine. His parents also observed straining during urination and a poor urinary stream. There was no history of fever, vomiting, or loin pain, and he had no previous history of urinary tract surgery. He was well prior to the onset of symptoms and has no known drug allergies. Based on clinical assessment and imaging findings, a diagnosis of vesical calculus (bladder stone) was made. Planned for elective surgery upon approval by Helpster charity foundation
Prognosis
The stone cannot pass spontaneously,therefore surgery is the best option to remove the stone and alleviate his symptoms and parent anxiety. He will be admitted for elective surgery and post operative treatment with antibiotics, intravenous fluids and painkiller upon approval by Helpster charity foundation. He is expected to have a successful surgery without complication.This will significantly improve his wellbeing and bring relief to his parent.
