I paid 7,416 dirhams to break up kidney stones

A donor sponsors the surgery for "Umm Muhammad"

A donor has paid 7,416 dirhams, the cost of the lithotripsy process for the patient (Um Muhammad - Pakistani - 50 years old), who suffers from kidney health problems, represented by the presence of stones and needs an operation to break it. He coordinated the "hotline" between the donor and the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, to transfer the donation amount to the patient’s account at Tawam Hospital.

And “Emirates Today” published on the 14th of last March, the story of the patient’s suffering (Um Muhammad - Pakistani - 50 years old) and her exposure to health problems in the kidneys, represented by the presence of stones and the need for an operation to break it up urgently, and the modest financial capabilities of the husband prevented a procedure surgery.

Abu Muhammad had previously told Al-Emarat Al-Youm the story of his wife’s suffering with the disease, saying: “His wife started suffering from loin pain some time ago, and she was trying to take medicine by drinking herbs and folk recipes, and drinking a lot of water all the time, but the pain was It is increasing little by little, even painkillers are no longer working, and when the pain became unbearable, he took her to Tawam Hospital in Al Ain to receive the necessary treatment.”

He added, "Once she arrived at the hospital, she was transferred to the emergency department, where she underwent comprehensive examinations, and it was found that she had kidney stones, a stent was placed on her, and some medications and painkillers were given to her, so that she could sleep."

(Abu Muhammad) continued, "Her health condition improved a little on the treatment, but after 10 days she was in severe pain again, forcing him to call an ambulance, and she was immediately transferred to the emergency department of the hospital, and after examining her, the doctors confirmed that she needed follow-up in the hospital." Urology Department, to break up the stones and remove the stent urgently.”

He explained that "the cost of the stone fragmentation process is 7,416 dirhams", and this amount is above his modest financial capabilities, pointing out that he could not bear to see his wife crying from the severity of the pain, and he could not manage the cost of the operation in light of the difficult circumstances he was going through.

He indicated that he tried to borrow the amount and knocked on the doors in search of a solution, and all his efforts failed, explaining that he is the only breadwinner for his family of eight, and he works in a private company in the city of Al Ain, with a salary of 4000 dirhams, of which he pays 1000 dirhams for the rent of the house, and the rest of the salary is barely It meets the requirements of daily life.

health problems

According to a report issued by Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, and "Emirates Today" obtained a copy of it, the patient suffers from pain in the flank, and a stent was installed for her due to the presence of kidney stones. After medical follow-up, it became clear that she should undergo surgery to break up the stones and remove the stent urgently, So that the patient is not exposed to health problems.

• The patient's husband works with a salary of 4000 dirhams, and supports a family of 8 people.