Abuna M., 4

Abuna is a four-year-old boy from a modest background. He is cheerful and enjoys playing with his friends. He dreams of becoming an artist when he grows up. Up until two months ago, he was in good health. However, he began experiencing symptoms like reduced urination (oliguria), painful urination (dysuria), and lower back pain. The pain would temporarily improve with pain medication. This morning, Abuna was brought to the hospital due to sudden and severe lower abdominal and back pain. After examination and diagnostic tests, he was diagnosed with a bladder stone.

Abuna is a 4 year old fifth child of family of 7,his father was a commercial taxi driver but lost his car to ghastly motor accident around 2021 barely 3 years ago and as a result of that,he only goes out for a casual labor to feed his family.His child was apparently well until 2months ago he developed oliguria,dysuria and lower abdominal pain.He took the child to another health care facility for treatment but symptoms persist. Upon hearing about helpster heroes through one of the beneficiaries of helpster charity,his child we quickly evaluated for bladder stone via radiological examination and was booked for elective surgery on 23/3/24.Had a successful Cystolithotomy and was discharged on 26/3/ 2024.Patient is now stable and feeling well.

Treatment of larger bladder stones may require procedures such as lithotripsy (breaking the stones into smaller pieces using sound waves) or surgical removal. Additionally, measures to prevent the recurrence of bladder stones may include dietary changes, increased fluid intake, and addressing underlying conditions that contribute to stone formation.