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  1. Request received17/01/2024
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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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Samuel W., 2

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Health problem

Infections

Urgency rating

0

Required amount

$120

About infections

Severe malaria occurs when infections are complicated by serious organ failures or abnormalities in the patient's blood or metabolism.

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Bokoli Subcounty Hospital

Bokoli Sub-County Hospital, Sikata - Kimilili Rd, Bokoli

Background

2yr old Samuel likes playing with toys at home. 4 days ago he fell ill but the family was unable to raise enough money to bring him to the hospital. He fell ill 4 days ago and due to financial instability, his parents were unable to bring him to the hospital, hopeful that he would improve with time. On contrary, he got worse by the day: vomiting, having loss of appetite and hotness of the body. He was rushed to the hospital when he began to have convulsioSamuel is a 2-year-old who enjoys playing with toys at home. Four days ago, he became sick, but his family couldn't afford to take him to the hospital. They hoped he would get better on his own, but instead, his condition worsened. He started vomiting, had no appetite, and felt very hot. When he began having convulsions, they rushed him to the hospital.ns.

Medical history

Samuel had been ill for quite some time and his parents hoped he would get better, but instead, his condition worsened. They did not have any money to take him to the hospital. He started vomiting, had no appetite, and felt very hot. When he began having convulsions, they rushed him to the hospital where he was immediately wheeled to the emergency unit. After the convulsions had been controlled, further physical examination was done together with laboratory investigations. He was appropriately treated and discharged in a stable condition.

Prognosis

Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences.

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