- Request received30/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed20/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing20/07/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
- Case closed
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Munni B., 14
FundraisingUrgentDigestion system
22
$485
About digestion system
Munni Akther is suffering from a left inguinal hernia, a condition in which tissue protrudes through a weak area in the abdominal wall, causing swelling in the groin region. Over the past several months, the swelling gradually increased in size and was associated with pain, discomfort, and a feeling of heaviness, making daily activities more difficult. The condition became more serious when the swelling became irreducible, meaning it could no longer be pushed back into place.
Seba Hospital
Hospital Gait, Zakiganj, Sylhet, P.O. Box no. 3110
Background
Munni Akther is a 17-year-old girl from a poor family where her father, Jamal Ahmed, earns only 6,000 BDT per month as a day labourer and is the primary provider for the household. Due to financial hardship, Munni had to leave school after Class 6, and the family struggles to meet even their basic daily needs. For the past eight months, she has suffered from a left inguinal hernia that caused increasing pain, swelling, and difficulty performing her normal activities, but her family could not afford the required treatment. The family came to know about Helpster Charity through a Helpster volunteer, who informed them about the organization's support for vulnerable patients and guided them in seeking assistance. Without timely surgery, Munni's condition could become life-threatening due to strangulation of the hernia, causing severe pain, intestinal obstruction, and serious complications.
Medical history
Munni Akther was admitted to Seba Hospital on 09 July 2026 with complaints of swelling in the left groin region, pain, discomfort, and a feeling of heaviness that had been gradually worsening over several months. Following clinical examination and investigations, she was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia. She received treatment under close medical supervision and remained hospitalized for several days for surgical management and recovery. During her hospitalization, she was provided with medications, nursing care, and regular monitoring by the doctors and healthcare staff. Her condition gradually improved with treatment, and she was discharged on 13 July 2026 with medical advice and follow-up instructions. At the time of discharge, the patient and her family expressed their sincere gratitude to Helpster Charity and the Seba Hospital team for their support and care during her treatment and recovery.
Prognosis
According to the treating physician, Munni Akther has a very good prognosis if she undergoes timely surgical repair and follows the recommended post-operative care. The surgery is expected to correct the hernia, relieve her pain and discomfort, and allow her to return to normal daily activities without limitations. With proper treatment and follow-up, she is likely to make a full recovery and enjoy an improved quality of life. However, if the hernia is left untreated, it may become trapped or strangulated, cutting off the blood supply to the affected tissue and causing a medical emergency. Such complications can lead to severe pain, intestinal obstruction, tissue damage, and may require urgent surgery, posing significant risks to her health and well-being.
