Ansar U., 8

The patient has been diagnosed with Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) with Severe Dehydration and Infected Scabies. Acute watery diarrhea causes frequent watery stools, leading to significant fluid and electrolyte loss that can result in severe dehydration. Infected scabies is a skin infestation caused by mites that produces intense itching and skin rashes, which may develop secondary bacterial infections, particularly when scratching damages the skin. Without prompt treatment, severe dehydration can become life-threatening, while the skin infection may worsen and lead to further complications.

An 8-year-old Rohingya boy studying in Grade 2 dreams of becoming a teacher and lives with his parents and four siblings in a refugee camp. His father works as a daily laborer and earns approximately USD 25 per month, but finding regular employment outside the camp is extremely difficult, leaving the family dependent on World Food Programme (WFP) food assistance and unable to afford additional medical expenses. The child developed watery diarrhea lasting seven days, accompanied by severe dehydration and weakness, followed by intensely itchy skin rashes that became infected and began discharging pus. Doctors diagnosed acute watery diarrhea with severe dehydration and infected scabies, requiring immediate hospitalization, intravenous fluids, and treatment for the skin infection. Without timely treatment, he could develop life-threatening complications from severe dehydration and worsening infection, making financial assistance from Helpster Charity essential to support his recovery and help him return to his studies.

Hospitalization, fluid replacement, supportive therapy, and close clinical monitoring are essential to manage acute watery diarrhea with severe dehydration. Treatment aims to restore fluid and electrolyte balance, prevent further dehydration, and support the patient's recovery. Appropriate care for infected scabies and any associated skin infection is also necessary to control itching and prevent further complications. Without timely treatment and proper monitoring, severe dehydration may lead to shock, organ dysfunction, and potentially life-threatening complications.