- Request received28/03/2024
- Checked & confirmed08/05/2024
- Fundraising08/05/2024
- Treatment provided20/01/2025
- Invoice paid22/01/2025
- Case closed18/03/2025
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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Ashleigh S., 5
Report publishedInfections
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$35
About infections
Ashleigh was diagnosed with Severe malaria and Cystitis. Severe malaria occurs when infections are complicated by serious organ failures or abnormalities in the patient's blood or metabolism. Cystitis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that specifically affects the bladder. It occurs when bacteria enter the bladder and cause inflammation or irritation of the bladder lining.
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Background
Ashleigh is a five-year-old girl in kindergarten, raised by her single parent mother. She enjoys dancing, singing, and spending time playing with her friends. Ashleigh's favorite meal is rice and beans, and her greatest aspiration is to become a teacher. She was brought to the hospital with complaints of coughing, accompanied by vomiting. Additionally, she has been experiencing intermittent abdominal pains.
Medical history
Ashleigh came to the hospital with a sudden cough, difficulty breathing, vomiting, stomach pain, and a change in urine color. After examination, the doctor found tenderness in the lower abdomen but no serious breathing issues. Lab tests confirmed malaria and an infection in the urine. Ashleigh was treated with malaria medication, antibiotics, and painkillers. After completing the treatment, she returned for a follow-up and was confirmed to be doing well.
Prognosis
Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences. Cystitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the bladder, is usually treated with antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection. If not treated, the bacteria from the bladder can travel up the ureters to infect the kidneys, leading to a more severe and potentially life-threatening infection.
