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.
