Tanjim J., 2

Tanjim Jashim is a cheerful and innocent 18-month-old boy who lives with his parents and elder sister, Nurjahan Rawshan Ara, in a small rented room in the Karail slum of Dhaka. His father, Md. Jasim Uddin, earns only 10,000 BDT per month as an auto-rickshaw driver, and after paying rent and basic household expenses, the family has little money left for medical treatment. When Tanjim developed severe diarrhea, repeated vomiting, abdominal swelling, and scabies, his condition rapidly weakened him, leaving him irritable and unable to play or eat properly. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a Helpster volunteer while struggling to afford his treatment at Al-Sunnah General Hospital. Without timely treatment, Tanjim could suffer from severe dehydration, serious infection, malnutrition, and other life-threatening complications, making urgent medical care essential for his recovery and healthy development.

According to the treating physician, Tanjim Jashim required hospitalization due to severe gastroenteritis causing persistent diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distension, and the risk of dehydration and other complications. He received intravenous (IV) hydration, close monitoring, medications, and supportive treatment to stabilize his condition and prevent further deterioration. With timely treatment, the child is expected to recover fully, regain his strength, and continue normal growth and development. However, if left untreated, prolonged diarrhea and vomiting could lead to severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, shock, and life-threatening infections.