Hafizur R., 10

Hafizur Rahman is a bright and caring 10-year-old Rohingya boy who studies in Class Three, dreams of becoming a teacher, and shares a close bond with his three siblings. His father is the family’s only earning member, but because regular work is rarely available in the refugee camp, the family survives mainly on World Food Programme (WFP) food assistance, leaving them unable to afford Hafizur’s hospitalization and specialized surgical treatment. After learning about Helpster Charity through the medical outreach at Kutupalong, the family sought assistance for his worsening throat problems and congenital tongue-tie. Without timely treatment, he may continue to suffer from recurrent throat infections, painful swallowing, poor nutrition, restricted tongue movement, speech difficulties, disturbed sleep, and worsening breathing obstruction. In severe cases, infection or airway obstruction may cause serious and potentially life-threatening complications

Hafizur Rahman, a 9-year-old refugee boy, was admitted to Orion Hospital on 22.07.2026 through Helpster volunteer Tamjid Md Muktadir with severe sore throat, painful swallowing, reduced oral intake, high-grade intermittent fever with chills, snoring, mouth breathing, disturbed sleep, and restricted tongue movement since birth. After clinical assessment and necessary investigations, he was diagnosed with Congenital Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie) with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Adenotonsillitis. Following stabilization, he underwent Frenulectomy and Adenotonsillectomy under General Anesthesia on 25.07.2026, followed by post-operative monitoring, pain management, nutritional support, and follow-up. After four days of hospital care, he improved satisfactorily and was discharged in stable condition on 26.07.2026. The treatment expenses were fully supported by Helpster Charity, and the family expresses sincere gratitude to Helpster, its volunteers, and the hospital team for their kind support and care.

According to the doctor, frenulectomy with adenotonsillectomy is recommended to release the tongue-tie and remove the chronically inflamed tonsils and adenoids. With successful surgery and proper postoperative care, Hafizur is expected to have improved tongue movement, easier swallowing and speaking, better breathing and sleep, and fewer recurrent throat infections. If left untreated, he may continue to suffer from speech and feeding difficulties, repeated infections, poor nutrition, disturbed sleep, and worsening airway obstruction. Severe infection or breathing obstruction may lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications.