- Request received29/01/2024
- Checked & confirmed06/05/2024
- Fundraising06/05/2024
- Treatment provided30/08/2024
- Invoice paid29/08/2024
- Case closed15/10/2024
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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Vichet P., 4
Report publishedInfections
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$280
About infections
Vicher was diagnosed with Chronic suppurative otitis media and Tonsillitis. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a long-term infection of the middle ear that results in the continuous discharge of pus or fluid from the ear canal. This condition typically occurs when an acute ear infection, such as acute otitis media, fails to resolve completely and becomes chronic. It is commonly associated with symptoms such as ear pain, hearing loss, and recurrent ear discharge. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that causes pain on swallowing and can lead to upper respiratory tract infection.
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Background
Vichet is a lively four-year-old boy who lives with his parents, older brother, and sister in a peaceful area in province. His dad works hard as a construction worker, and his mom takes care of the kids at home. Because of his disability, Vichet doesn't go to school yet, but he loves playing with toy cars and eating chicken or fried fish.
Medical history
After hearing tests and consultations with ENT specialists, it was determined that Vichet's adenoids had blocked the rhinopharynx, his tonsils were grade 3 hypertrophy, and he had fluid in his middle ear. He had a successful tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and myringotomy with grommets. Grommets (tiny tubes) were placed into his eardrums to allow air to enter the middle ear to treat glue ear and recurrent middle ear infections. He was given antibiotics to help clear up the chronic infections and will return in a week for further work-up of his hearing disability. Vichet feels well now. Vichet and Vichet's parents are grateful to the Helpster Charity and CSC.
Prognosis
CSOM can lead to persistent inflammation and damage to the structures of the middle ear, including the eardrum and the tiny bones responsible for conducting sound. Treatment may involve antibiotics to control infection, cleaning of the ear canal, and in some cases, surgical intervention to repair any structural damage or to remove infected tissue. Without proper treatment, CSOM can lead to complications such as hearing loss, mastoiditis (infection of the mastoid bone), and even permanent damage to the ear structures. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention if symptoms of CSOM persist or recur. Enlarged tonsils can trap bacteria and viruses, leading to recurrent throat and ear infections. These infections can cause discomfort, pain, and may require repeated courses of antibiotics. An adenotonsillectomy is a medical procedure in which both the adenoids and tonsils are surgically removed. The adenoids are small glands located at the back of the throat, while the tonsils are situated on either side of the throat.
