Queenter A., 15

Queenter is the third-born child in her family and lives in Awasi village. She is 15 years old, a Grade 10 student at a local school, and has four siblings who are all in school through sponsorship from an education charity run by a local church. Her father relies on casual jobs to support the family, while her mother is a housewife who depends on his income. Queenter enjoys playing football and listening to music and hopes to become a doctor in the future. Queenter began feeling unwell while at school, experiencing persistent abdominal pain along with chest pain, coughing, and difficulty swallowing. During this period, a neighbour informed the family about Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre, which offers free medical services through Helpster Charity. When her condition worsened, she was taken to the facility, where doctors assessed her and began treatment.

Queen was admitted to the ward on with complaints of severe abdominal pain and general body weakness. She was diagnosed with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and was also gastroenteritis (GE) at the time of admission. Upon examination, she requiring close medical observation and supportive care. During her stay in the ward, Queen received intravenous fluids to correct dehydration, medications to reduce stomach acid and manage her peptic ulcer disease, as well as treatment. She was also given appropriate antibiotics and antiemetic drugs. The medical team monitored her vital signs, fluid balance, and nutritional intake while gradually reintroducing oral feeding as her condition improved. Over the next few days, she responded well to treatment. Her abdominal pain reduced significantly and her strength gradually returned, and clinical reassessment showed marked improvement in her overall condition, she had recovered well and discharged on stable condition. She was advised to continue prescribed medications, hygiene and nutrition, and attend follow-up clinic visits for review. Her prognosis for full recovery remains good.

Queenter was diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease, a condition where sores develop in the lining of the stomach or upper part of the intestine, causing abdominal pain, chest discomfort, and difficulty eating. She required medication to reduce stomach acid, promote healing of the ulcers, and relieve pain, along with guidance on diet and follow-up care. With proper treatment and adherence to medication, Queenter is expected to recover well and return to her normal school and daily activities.