Jayeda A., 14

Jayeda is a bright and hardworking 15-year-old girl who is studying in Class 8 and dreams of continuing her education despite her family's financial struggles. Her father, Md. Delowar Hawlader (40), is the sole earning member of the family and earns only about BDT 6,000 per month as a day laborer, which is barely enough to support Jayeda, her mother Rabeya Begum (35), her brothers Abu Raihan (16) and Abdullah (6), and her elderly grandmother Safia Begum (75). When Jayeda developed a painful swelling beneath her jaw, accompanied by fever and increasing difficulty eating, speaking, and moving her neck, her condition became serious, but the family could not afford the urgent treatment she needed. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a medical outreach program conducted by Anwar Hossain Anu and Meghlal Roy, who guided them in seeking assistance for her care. Without timely surgery and medical treatment, the infection could spread deeper into her neck, cause severe breathing difficulties, permanent tissue damage, or other life-threatening complications, putting both her health and future at grave risk

According to the treating physician, Jayeda's right-sided submandibular abscess requires urgent surgical treatment through incision and drainage to remove the infected pus and prevent the infection from spreading. With timely surgery and proper medical care, the pain, swelling, fever, and difficulty moving her neck and opening her mouth are expected to improve significantly, allowing her to return to normal daily activities. Early treatment will also help prevent permanent tissue damage and ensure a full recovery. However, if left untreated, the infection could spread deeper into the neck, causing severe swelling, destruction of surrounding tissues, breathing difficulties, and serious bloodstream infection. In severe cases, these complications can become life-threatening, making urgent surgical intervention essential to protect her health and well-being.