- Request received20/12/2023
- Checked & Confirmed05/02/2024
- Fundraising25/03/2024
- Treatment provided10/01/2024
- Invoice paid21/03/2024
- Case closed02/04/2024
Why is treatment done earlier than admission?
Sometimes, when a case is urgent and vital, hospitals may proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalization 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.
Download Helpster App to get an access to full reports and documents
Ibrahim B., 13
Report publishedPathology
128
$305
$305 left to save this life
$0/$305
0%
Background
Ibrahim is a friendly and happy 13-year-old boy from a family without much money. He loves watching movies and wants to be a pilot when he grows up. Three years ago, he noticed a small, painless swelling under his chin. Over time, this swelling has grown bigger and now it sometimes hurts. The doctors say he has a Submental Abscess, which means he needs urgent medical treatment.
Medical history
Ibrahim was diagnosed with a submental abscess and admitted for surgery (incision and drainage of the abscess) on January 6, 2024. The procedure was successfully performed, and after a few days of recovery, he was discharged on January 10, 2024, with prescribed medications. He is currently showing significant improvement in his condition.
Outcome
Treatment usually involves antibiotics to fight the infection and, in many cases, surgical drainage of the abscess to remove the pus. This procedure is typically done under local or general anesthesia. If left untreated, a submental abscess can lead to more serious complications, including the spread of the infection to other parts of the neck or body, airway obstruction, or sepsis (a potentially life-threatening response to infection).