- Request received27/02/2024
- Checked & confirmed05/04/2024
- Fundraising05/04/2024
- Treatment provided22/11/2024
- Invoice paid22/11/2024
- Case closed09/12/2024
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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Bulama A., 8
Report publishedPathology
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$125
About pathology
Umbilical hernia is a swelling that can be seen at the umbilicus, or the belly button. It occurs when there is a defect and failure to close a part of the abdominal wall at the umbilical region, thus allowing fluid and parts of the intestine to push through the defect. Hernias should be repaired and closed by surgery.
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Background
Balama is an eight-year-old cheerful boy from a poor family. He dreams of becoming wealthy so that he can help poor children like the Helpster charity organization. Six years ago, he developed a lump in his umbilical area. The swelling persists to this day and there is periodic pain there. The pain decreases only after taking pain medication. He was diagnosed with an Umbilical hernia.
Medical history
Balama is an eight-year-old cheerful boy from a poor family. He dreams of becoming wealthy so that he can help poor children like the Helpster charity organization. Six years ago, he developed a lump in his umbilical area. The swelling persists to this day and there is periodic pain there. The pain decreases only after taking pain medication. He was diagnosed with an Umbilical hernia. He underwent a successful surgery on 2/3/24 and was stable and discharged on 5th March, 2024. The parent are so excited about their child's health that has been improved.
Prognosis
Without intervention, the hernia may continue to grow in size, causing increased discomfort, pain, and a noticeable bulge at the umbilicus. In severe cases, the protruding tissue can become trapped or strangulated, which is a medical emergency. Strangulation occurs when the blood supply to the herniated tissue is compromised, leading to severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible tissue damage or necrosis. Prompt surgical repair is typically recommended for umbilical hernias to prevent these complications and ensure the safety and well-being of the affected individual.
