Ellah V., 2

The child is the fifth-born in a family of six siblings and lives with her mother, who is the sole provider. Her mother earns a living by selling vegetables at a nearby market, and the child accompanies her there daily to help with the work. Ella had been well until she suddenly developed abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea with blood and repeated vomiting. Her mother initially tried herbal remedies, but her condition continued to deteriorate. The child became very weak and was unable to feed. Following a referral from a community health practitioner, she was brought to the clinic for further evaluation and treatment.

Ella Valeria presented to hospital with bloody diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pains. She was examined tested and found to be suffering from dysentery and dehydration. Ella Valeria was treated with hydrating fluids to restore fluid balance,anti emetics and antibiotics and pain killer s .she was observed for 3 days and discharged home. Ella Valeria is now feeling well and back to her usual activities. She goes to the market with her mother daily. Her mother is happy and says thank you helpster charity .

Ella Valeria 's prognosis is good since she was referred to the hospital before life threatening symptoms set in . Her life was saved since she received treatment on time. However if shes left untreated she would die due to complications of dysentery and dehydration