Maryam A., 11

Maryam is 11 years old, she attends a government primary school in their little community. She is currently staying with her parents and all her siblings. Maryam has been having high body temperature, abdominal pain, fever, watery stool, insomnia and vomiting. She is conscious and alert. Parents were not having the money to take to the hospital for proper checkup. They heard about Helpster Charity through and outreach and they came to Albishir Clinic and Maternity for proper evaluation. Upon presentation at our hospital and after further evaluation, she was diagnosed with hemolytic crisis in SCD. She was admitted and treated accordingly.

Maryam is an 11 years female, she was admitted at Albishir clinic. Patient presented weak, having abdominal pain, fever, having watery stool, insomnia and vomiting. She was diagnosed with haemolytic crisis in SCD, where some antibiotics, analgesics, IV fluids and blood transfusion was served. Patient did well and became stable. She was discharged with some take home orals and was scheduled for follow-up. They remained thankful to Helpster Charity for their support.

With prompt treatment and good supportive care, most patients recover well from a haemolytic crisis in sickle cell disease. However, delayed management or severe anemia can be life-threatening. Regular follow-up, infection prevention, and good nutrition help reduce recurrence and improve long-term outcomes.