Showing all patients at Bayalpata Hospital

“Bhikari works hard as a tailor in the village,” says our medical partner, Possible. The 64-year-old grandfather from Nepal also tills his family's field and nearby patches. Possible shares, "even though his son says that the old man can take rest at this age, Bhikari is insistent that he actually likes doing work.” For the past four months, Bhikari has lived with painful hernia. However, his family’s modest combined income prevents him from being able to travel to India for treatment. Bhikari tells Possible, "It pains enormously around here," pointing towards the pelvic-bone area. “He cannot sit down properly, or walk up the hilly terrain without each movement putting him in a lot of pain," Bhikari’s son explains. "My two-months worth of wage, and more, would be gone if we had to take him to India for treatment. It is hard to feed the family in that situation." For $491, Bhikari will undergo surgery to have his hernia surgically repaired. This operation will prevent his condition from worsening and allow him to return to his normal active self, free from pain. As the medical team at Possible puts it, "Bhikari will be able to work the way he likes to every day."

"Tilak is 11 years old and a happy kid in grade six. He likes to study hard in school and play with his friends from the neighborhood whenever he can," shares our medical partner, Possible. Tilak lives with his family in Nepal. When he was younger, his father took him to eastern India to treat an infection. The doctor diagnosed Tilak with a hernia, a condition where internal organs protrude through a weak spot or tear in the cavity where it normally resides. However, Tilak's family could not afford the cost of the surgery he needed, so he remained untreated. For $491, we can fund a hernia repair operation for Tilak. The cost includes a hospital stay and post-operative care. "After the operation and recovery, Tilak will not have to worry about the hernia growing larger and eventually irreversible," Possible says.

Five years ago, 26-year-old Suresh was treated for an inguinal hernia. Possible, our medical partner in Nepal, explains that Suresh’s previous condition has returned, demanding immediate medical intervention. Possible tells us, “Suresh’s current condition is deteriorated by gastritis [inflammation in his stomach lining] and fever, and he has been bedridden since last week.” Due to the pain, Suresh finds it difficult even to speak. An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a weak part of the abdominal cavity. Typically, the condition leads to pain in the groin area. If untreated, Suresh is at risk of “hernia strangulation,” a life-threatening situation in which blood supply is cut off from the site of the hernia. For $491, Suresh can receive a hernia repair operation to treat his condition. The protruding part of his intestine will be placed back into its normal position, alleviating Suresh’s symptoms while also preventing further complications. While he used to work in India, Suresh now lives with his parents and younger brother in Nepal. To help put food on the table, Suresh tends to the family’s farm. After treatment, Suresh will be liberated from his current pain and can return to his normal activities. "I wish for my brother's treatment to happen as fast as possible. He is in so much pain," Suresh’s brother shares.

“Laxman studies in the second grade and is a bright student,” says our Nepalese medical partner, Possible. “He enjoys reading Nepali stories and playing volleyball.” Several months ago, the nine-year-old boy from Nepal developed an inguinal hernia, a condition where part of the lower intestine protrudes through a weakened section of the abdominal cavity, causing a painful bulge. “Although initially it did not make much of a difference, it has been painful for a while now," Possible shares. "It also hurts when clothes rub against it or it is touched accidentally.” Laxman's father adds, “He cannot run or walk long distance.” Without intervention, Laxman’s condition could worsen and put him at risk of hernia strangulation, which cuts off blood flow from parts of his body. To support the family, Laxman’s parents tend to their farm. However, their modest income prevents them from being able to support the cost of Laxman’s operation. For $491, Laxman will undergo a hernia repair surgery. During this procedure, surgeons will insert the displaced section of the intestine back into its normal position. Following surgery, Laxman will remain under close medical supervision. This operation offers Laxman both short-term and long-term benefits. Possible states, “Having the surgery will not only prevent Laxman's hernia strangulation but it will also relieve his discomfort.” "I hope Laxman's condition will not cause any complications in future," Laxman's father shares. "I wish for his treatment to be successful."

“Dinesh enjoys reading Nepali stories and playing volleyball,” says our medical partner, Possible. They add that the eight-year-old boy from Nepal "enjoys reading Nepali stories and playing volleyball. His father works in the government and mother is a home maker. He also has one younger brother who he loves dearly." “Dinesh was first diagnosed with [an inguinal] hernia about five years ago,” Possible shares. An inguinal hernia is caused when a section of the lower intestinal tissue protrudes through part of the abdominal cavity, causing discomfort. Possible states, “Dinesh took some medication to satiate the pain and swelling.” After the problem persisted, his father grew worried that his son’s condition could cause complications in the future and resolved to seek medical care. $491 covers the cost of Dinesh’s hernia repair operation which will restore the normal structure of his intestine. In addition to relieving his discomfort, this operation will reduce Dinesh’s abdominal pressure by restoring the displaced tissue and preventing his blood supply from being cut off in the future. Dinesh’s father shares, “I hope my son's treatment is successful.”

Keher is a 58-year-old man from Nepal who currently lives with an inguinal hernia. This painful condition occurs when the intestine pushes through a weak portion of the abdominal wall. An inguinal hernia occurs in the lower abdomen, just above the leg crease. “Keher lives with his wife, son and daughter in law,” our medical partner, Possible, says. “He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. While the rest of his daughters have married off, his other son has been working in India with his family to make ends meet back home.” “Keher used to be an active member supporting his family by farming, but it’s been about a year since his hernia hindered his mobility,” Possible continues. “He cannot lift heavy weight or toil in the field anymore.” In addition to the everyday discomfort of a hernia, there is a risk of serious and life-threatening complication called “hernia strangulation.” This occurs if the trapped section of the intestine stops getting enough blood-flow, causing the tissue to die. With $491, Keher will be able to receive hernia repair surgery. During the procedure, doctors will carefully position the intestine back inside the abdominal wall and suture the weak portion shut. With this surgery, Keher will avoid the risk of that the protruding portion of the intestine will be damaged. It will also relieve the pain and discomfort he lives with and allow him to return to his regular activities. “I wish to go back and work in the field and become a productive member for my family,” Keher shares with us.

Aakash, a five-year-old boy from Nepal, was born with a hernia. “His parents tried to get it operated early on but they were advised to wait until he turned five,” shares our medical partner, Possible. A inguinal hernia occurs when abdominal organs and tissue protrude through a hole in the abdominal cavity. Aakash's hernia has caused a deformity, and Aakash faces pain when he has to walk long distances to school. “Aakash is the youngest child in his family and is loved by all. He is in kindergarten and enjoys singing rhymes and reciting numbers and the alphabet,” states Possible. “His parents tend to the farm to make ends meet at home.” Besides pain, Aakash’s mother worries his condition will make him unable to have children of his own in the future. $491 will provide Aakash with a surgery to push the bulging tissue back in its proper place and will relieve him of the pain and discomfort associated with the condition. Successful treatment will allow Aakash to walk to school without experiencing pain and will prevent further complications in the future.

One year ago, 13-year-old Man noticed swelling in his abdomen and was diagnosed with a hernia. Since his initial visit to a clinic in Nepal, Man did not experience much pain but in the last three months it has become difficult for him to walk. Man tells our medical partner, Possible, that he loves to study math in his seventh grade classes and at home he "looks after cattle by cutting fodder and grazing them," but these activities have become more difficult with his hernia. Man's parents work as farmers and cannot afford the cost of their son's care, even though he is their youngest child and they try to pamper him when they can. For $491, Man will have his hernia surgically corrected. This operation will return him to full health so that he can help around the house and attend school once again, free from pain.

Bishal, a 12-year-old boy from Nepal, is in seventh grade and is a bright student. He enjoys reading Nepali stories, playing volleyball, and eating roti and curry. A few months ago Bishal developed a hernia, a condition where part of the intestine bulges through the abdominal wall. According to our medical partner, Possible, Bishal initially didn’t notice it, but recently he has began to experience pain. “He cannot walk or run long distances,” says his mother. “It also hurts when clothes rub against it or it is touched accidentally.” Bishal’s family lives on a small farm. His mother tends to the farm while his father works in India to support the family. Bishal’s job is to look after and collect fodder for the cattle. If left untreated, hernias not only cause pain but can become strangulated. $491 will fund Bishal’s surgery to reposition his intestine behind the abdominal wall. “Having the surgery will not only prevent Bishal's hernia strangulation but it will also relieve his discomfort,” shares Possible. "I hope Bishal's condition will not cause any complications in future. I wish for his treatment to be successful," said his mother.

Ramesh is a 31-year-old man from Nepal. “Ramesh has been a patient of epilepsy for the last three years,” shares our medical partner, Possible. “For the past three days Ramesh has been vomiting whatever he eats and has been experiencing pain. On examination, it was discovered that he has a hernia.” A hernia is a condition where a portion of soft tissue, such as the intestines, begins to poke through the abdominal wall. Hernias cause pain, especially during physical activity. Ramesh lives by himself. He previously worked in India to make ends meet but his condition forced him to move back to Nepal. Ramesh’s brother decided to bring him to the hospital after becoming worried about his condition. $491 will provide Ramesh with the medical care to treat his hernia and reposition his intestine behind the abdominal wall. “Having the surgery will not only prevent Ramesh's hernia strangulation but it will also relieve his pain,” shares Possible. “I hope Ramesh’s surgery happens soon and is successful,” shares Ramesh’s brother.

Sagar is a 60-year-old farmer living in Nepal with his wife and daughter-in-law. His family survives off the income his son makes in India. Sagar used to work as a watchman in India before his retirement to his homeland in Nepal. Upon his return Sagar planned on being an active, productive member of the family, but he developed a bilateral unobstructed hernia. A hernia occurs when an internal organ pokes through the abdomen wall, causing severe pain. Left untreated, a hernia can cause intestinal blockage or prevent blood from reaching vital parts of his intestines. He needs surgical intervention to reposition his herniated tissue. The hernia repair surgery repairs the abdomen wall with synthetic tissue. Sagar has been unable to talk or laugh due to his pain, and he has had to stop working and walking. “My hernia causes me a lot of pain,” says Sagar, “I hope I’m treated very soon.” Our medical partner, Possible, tells us that for $491 Sagar can receive hernia repair surgery, as well as medication and hospital care that he needs to get back on his feet. With his hernia repair, Sagar will avoid complications to his intestines and he will no longer be in pain.

This is Manjit, a 68-year-old father from Nepal, living with his wife in the local village while his son works in India. Our medical partner, Possible, shares that because Manjit's wife suffers from arthritis and has since stopped working in the fields, the couple relies on their son for financial support. In the last few months, Manjit noticed “some swelling on his inguinal region and the area would hurt every time he talked for long, coughed or laughed hard.” Possible states that five years ago, Manjit had been treated for his inguinal hernia, but it seems to have developed again. “Now, he is bedridden most of the time,” and he is unable to remain mobile for long. Manjit’s bilateral hernia results from soft tissue protruding from his abdominal cavity through a weak area in his abdominal muscles. Without treatment, he will continue to remain in bed. To alleviate his pain, Manjit requires a herniorrhaphy, an open hernia repair surgery. A surgeon will make an incision and attempt to rearrange localized tissues, remove the hernia sac, close the weakened muscles with stitches, and insert synthetic material to reinforce the abdominal wall. $491 will cover all surgical and anesthesia costs, in-patient hospital rest, and laboratory work-up. “Because of my wife’s condition, it was already difficult for the two of us to run the house. My hernia has made mobility very difficult for me too--deteriorating our condition,” says Manjit. With this necessary surgery, Possible can prevent Manjit from experiencing future hernia strangulation, relieve his discomfort, and restore him to good health.