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Asking for Other, Male, 7 years old, Karachi

Dear doctors, Kindly check the reports and suggest best possible treatment in this case. Is there any treatment that can be less costly? Mother of the patient took has taken him to various hospitals in Karachi and Punjab, but she found no success. The boy was treated as TB patient by a famous welfare hospital. Current doctor has suggested two (2) operations that are very costly for the mother as she works as maid in houses.

Apart from your professional expertise, I request you and other individuals to let me know if any kind of help can be done for kid.

Pediatrician in Gujranwala - Asst. Prof. Dr. Usman Rafique

Asst. Prof. Dr. Usman Rafique - Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS | Gujranwala

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Age and weight of child??
why endoscopy was done,
And Other lab results ,
any history of acid /corrosive intake , what treatment is child currently taking and what other 2 operations are advised

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7 year, 8 kg (what the mother remembers, she can see his ribs)
Endoscopy: He remained healthy till one year age afterwards he was unable to eat anything and do vomit. 4-5 months ago endoscopy was advised and findings showed that opening of his food pipe is narrow or closed. He can intake liquid only.

No intake of acid ever
Treatment varies on the basis of his condition

Operations:
(1) to open Esophagus connecting to stomach
(2) to join a vein connecting liver and heart (there is leakage of blood from this vein)

All these things have been described by child's mother

1 month ago

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Mueen Mohyuddin

Dr. Mueen Mohyuddin - Pediatrician

MBBS, Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics, Diplomate American Sub-Board of Neonatal/ Perinatal Medicine | Lahore

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This 7 year old child's problem is obviously a complex one and need help from Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatric Surgeon. He needs a definitive diagnosis, nutritional support and an ongoing follow up by the above specialists.
Giardiasis may not be the primary pathology.
Financial issues also need to be addressed. Look for a good charity hospital in Karachi. Try Indus hospital. His primary physician Dr. Anis may be able to help in this regard.

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Currently he is being treated at Ziauddin by top gastroenterologist. Is it fine in his case?

* Previously Indus hospital told them to take the child to any other hospital by saying that his treatment is not possible at Indus.

*Even other hospitals deny to treat him in case of fever, etc.
*The child is advised to undergo Operation on 2nd of May for:
(1) to open Esophagus connecting to stomach
(2) to join a vein connecting liver and heart (there is leakage of blood from this vein)

* Medication changes according to condition

*All these things have been described by child's mother

1 month ago

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Mueen Mohyuddin
Dr. Mueen Mohyuddin - Pediatrician

MBBS, Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics, Diplomate American Sub-Board of Neonatal/ Perinatal Medicine | Lahore | Book Appointment

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If the child is being treated by the top gastroenterologist at Ziauddin Hospital and is scheduled for surgery on 2nd of May, family should stay with the same team of doctors as they know the case better.
All the prayers for the family. May Allah swt give you ajar for being such a support.

1 month ago

Pediatrician in Karachi - Dr. Anokhi Shaheen Khanum

This child needs a gastroenterologist review as well as the general work up is missing. Please take the child to Indus hospital if there are financial restraints.

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Kindly let me know what is the missing general work up? Currently he is being treated at Ziauddin by gastroenterologist.

* Previously Indus hospital told them to take the child to any other hospital by saying that his treatment is not possible at Indus.

*Even other hospitals deny to treat him in case of fever, etc.
*The child is advised to undergo Operation (1) to open Esophagus connecting to stomach
(2) to join a vein connecting liver and heart (there is leakage of blood from this vein)

* Medication changes according to condition

*All these things have been described by child's mother

1 month ago

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