Aliyu T., 1

Aliyu Tijani is four months old, not applicable, but his parents are very poor. They are petty traders. The child was born at home, and a traditional birth attendant conducted the labor; then, it was noticed the child had a swelling in the anterior abdominal wall. Currently, the child is very ill and has developed complications of obstruction, which include vomiting and fever. The patient is also having an electrolyte imbalance. If left untreated, he will develop heart problems and kidney-related complications. Diagnosis of Umbilical Hernia with signs of Obstruction was made, child requires urgent surgery to avoid complications.

Aliyu Tijjani is a four month old child that was evaluated and diagnosed with umbilical hernia. She was admitted and had surgical correction done successful. After observation, the child was discharged home accompanied by the parents. There is no fear of obstruction or pains because the hernia has been corrected, the parents are happy and grateful to Helpster Charity

The child is diagnosed with umbilical hernia at risk of obstruction,the child supposed to have surgery done which is herniotomy that is to close the opening,if surgery is not done the intestine may be obstructed and be gangrenous which will lead to perforation and lead to spread of infection to the entire abdomen and subsequently may lead to death, but with the surgery and proper traetment the prognosis is very good