October 15, 2020
Ranika is an 11-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives with her mother, who is a tailor, and her younger sister. She is in the sixth grade at school, and her favorite subject is math. She likes to read magazines and help her mother in her shop.
Since she was two, Ranika has had chronic tonsillitis. When this condition flares up, she experiences pain in her throat, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and occasionally a fever. Her mother brought her to our Medical Partner Children’s Surgical Centre, where the doctors will be able to perform a tonsillectomy.
Once her tonsils have been removed, Ranika will be able to study and do her daily activities with complete comfort.
Ranika’s mother told us, “This problem makes it difficult for my daughter to focus at school, so I hope that she will get better and be more comfortable.”
Ranika is an 11-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives with her mother, who is a tailor, and her younger sister. She is in the sixth grad...
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December 21, 2020
Ranika underwent surgery to remove her tonsils.
Ranika has had chronic tonsillitis since she was about 2 years old, with frequent fevers, difficulty swallowing, and pain. After her tonsillectomy, she was given pain medication and oral antibiotics, and instructed to stay away from very cold or very hot fluids. After surgery, she has had mild pain, no infection, and is looking forward to reading at school, and helping her mom with housework. Her mom is happy that she will grow up normally now that she is better.
Ranika said, “I am happy after my surgery. I look forward to feeling better and not having any more problems swallowing or breathing.”
Ranika has had chronic tonsillitis since she was about 2 years old, with frequent fevers, difficulty swallowing, and pain. After her tonsill...
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