Hassan A., 16

Hassan is a 16-year-old boy. He lives with his parents in Amshi Village. His parents work as small traders. They earn ₦6,500 each month. This income is not sufficient for food, school, and healthcare. Hassan wants to become a nurse to help sick persons. However, his family cannot pay for his education. Hassan is a 16-year-old boy. For several days, he had a high fever, chills, vomiting, and severe weakness. He could not eat or drink. His condition worsened, and he lost consciousness. His family brought him to Ayaji Hospital in critical condition. Doctors examined Hassan. He had severe malaria and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The malaria parasite infected his body, and the lack of food caused dangerously low blood glucose levels. Hypoglycemia is dangerous and can cause seizures, coma, brain injury, or death without immediate treatment. Doctors gave Hassan emergency treatment. Hassan's condition became stable, and he is now recovering.

Hassan was admitted as an emergency case and immediately started on intensive treatment for severe malaria complicated by hypoglycemia. He received intravenous (IV) artesunate according to the recommended dosing schedule to rapidly clear the malaria parasites. His dangerously low blood sugar was corrected with 50% dextrose (IV), followed by 10% dextrose infusion to maintain normal blood glucose levels. His blood sugar was monitored regularly throughout his admission. He was also given intravenous normal saline or Ringer's lactate to maintain hydration, paracetamol to control fever and relieve pain, and ondansetron when necessary to manage vomiting. After his condition improved and he was able to tolerate oral medications, he was transitioned to a full course of an artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), such as artemether-lumefantrine, to complete malaria treatment. Throughout his hospitalization, his vital signs, blood glucose levels, fluid balance, and overall clinical condition were closely monitored. As treatment progressed, his fever subsided, his blood sugar returned to normal, and his strength and appetite gradually improved. Hassan recovered well without further complications and was discharged in stable condition with medications, nutritional advice, and instructions to attend follow-up visits and use insecticide-treated mosquito nets to help prevent future malaria infections.

Doctors diagnosed Hassan, a 16-year-old boy, with severe malaria and hypoglycemia. This condition is a dangerous medical emergency. Severe malaria can harm organs. Hypoglycemia increases the risk of seizures, coma, brain injury, and death without fast treatment. Doctors admitted Hassan for emergency care. Hassan received fast treatment, and his condition became stable. His health prognosis is good if he finishes his medicines, eats good food, drinks water, and attends medical appointments. To prevent malaria, he must sleep under a mosquito net and get medical care quickly if symptoms return.