- Request received06/02/2024
- Checked & Confirmed23/05/2024
- Fundraising16/07/2024
- Treatment provided05/03/2024
- Invoice paid16/07/2024
- Case closed13/08/2024
Why is treatment done earlier than admission?
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That's why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Modu B., 5
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Background
Modu is a cheerful five-year-old boy from a poor family. He loves watching cartoons and dreams of becoming wealthy one day. About two years ago, his mother noticed a tumor in his groin that sometimes goes away on its own. It causes him pain, discomfort and a feeling of heaviness. He was brought to the hospital for treatment. The doctors found he had an inguinal hernia and scheduled surgery to repair it.
Medical history
Modu is a cheerful five-year-old boy from a poor family. He loves watching cartoons and dreams of becoming wealthy one day. About two years ago, his mother noticed a tumor in his groin that sometimes goes away on its own. It causes him pain, discomfort and a feeling of heaviness. He was brought to the hospital for treatment. The doctors found he had an inguinal hernia and scheduled surgery to repair it.Had a successful surgery on 2nd March, 2024 and after 3 days of post operative medication such as antibiotics, multivitamins,pain killer,vitamin C and wound care,he was discharged home on 5th March, 2024.The child and family are happy because the defect has been repaired free by HELPSTER heroes and the child is able to do things he couldn't when he was sick due to pain in his groin.
Outcome
If left untreated, inguinal hernias can lead to complications such as bowel obstruction, strangulation (where blood supply to the herniated tissue is cut off), and significant pain or discomfort. Surgery is the most common treatment for inguinal hernias to repair the weakened area and prevent these potential complications.