Rumana A., 9

Rumana Akter is a 9-year-old Grade Five student who lives with her parents and siblings in a small rented tin-shed house in Dhaka. Her father, Rezaul Hossain, earns approximately USD 91 per month as a rickshaw/van driver, while her mother works as a housemaid, and their limited income is barely enough to meet the family’s basic needs, leaving them unable to afford Rumana’s treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Istiak Tusar, who referred Rumana for medical support after she developed abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, and a long history of constipation. She was diagnosed with chronic constipation with cystitis and requires appropriate treatment and monitoring. Without timely treatment, her persistent symptoms may worsen, potentially causing increased abdominal discomfort, dehydration, urinary complications, and further deterioration of her health.

Rumana Akter was admitted to East West Medical College Hospital (EWMCH) on 25 July 2026 with abdominal pain, vomiting, and a long history of constipation. After medical evaluation, she was diagnosed with chronic constipation with cystitis and was admitted for proper management. During her hospital stay, she received necessary medicines, intravenous fluids, and supportive treatment under the supervision of the medical team. Her condition gradually improved, and her abdominal tenderness and other symptoms became better with treatment. She was doing reasonably well at the time of discharge and was discharged on 30 July 2026 on request, with her investigation reports and necessary medical advice.

According to the treating physician, hospitalization, clinical evaluation, pain management, conservative treatment, and other supportive therapy are recommended to control Rumana’s symptoms and support recovery. With timely treatment and monitoring, her abdominal discomfort, urinary symptoms, vomiting, and dehydration are expected to improve, allowing her to return to normal activities. If left untreated, chronic constipation may persist or worsen, while the urinary infection may progress and cause recurrent symptoms or more serious infection. Appropriate treatment and follow-up are therefore important to prevent complications and support her recovery.