Cases

Sunday, May 21, 2006

The month of April was another successful month for Al- Burooj Medical Center.3500 patients visited us. 12 normal deliveries were held. Both mother and babies were ok.
Nine c. section were held and all operations were successful. 5 babies were admitted to nursery and put on incubators and scores of babies were given phototherapy for their jaundice. All babies got well. One baby who was 1500grams of weight and was in incubator last month has gained 4 kilogram and now his weight is 5.5 kg.54 x-rays were done and 300 patients came for lab investigations. 150 patients were given emergency treatment and was admitted for their ailments and two patients were diagnosed to have heart attack were swiftly shifted to cardiac hospital and both are progressing well. people are coming for nebulization in asthma clinic and they are happy at this free treatment for their problems.
5 major surgeries and one minor surgery were done by a reputed surgeon who visit us from Abbasi shaheed hospital. We have an ENT specialist and two general doctors who perform round o clock duty and we have three staff nurses and one is a trained Nurse from Aga Khan Hospital. In the first week of May 2006 75 people came for their BMD ( bone MASS density) and 90 percent cases were identified as suffering from calcium deficiency. It was a free test from a pharmaceutical company ( Sandoz). We have a staff of 25 person who are performing rotational duties. we are maintaining a fool proof account of the hospital and have hired services of a qualified accountant.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

In the months of January2006 to March2006 8500 patients visited the Medical center.30 normal deliveries were held normally and 12 c. sections were done at very nominal charges. One premature baby who was 800 grams weight was admitted in the nursery and gained weight after 3 weeks and he gets well and was discharged and asked to come for follow up and he is gaining weight and improving. One small birth weight baby having 1500 grams of weight was admitted in the nursery and he dramatically improved and gained weight swiftly. his weight is now 3.4 kg.
people from all walks of life in that area are coming to the medical center and taking full benefit from the services provided to them.   

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

In the Month of December 3500 patients came at Al- Burooj Medical Center for various ailments. About 200 patients were given free treatment at Asthma clinic. Ten normal deliveries were conducted By the leading Gynecologist and three C. section were held in the operation theatre. All cases got quick recovery without any postoperative complications. All the babies were normal in weight and height. A major operation was done by a reputed Surgeon. Gall bladder was removed and stones removed from common Bile duct. Patient recovered and is now in good health. Emergency treatment were given to scores of patients. A patient suffering from stroke was quickly shifted to the hospital and she is improving.  

Monday, December 05, 2005

At Al-Burooj Medical center we have four departments 1 Medical 2 Gynecological and obstetrics 3 Pediatric 4 Diagnostic and pathological. In the Medical Department we have outpatient clinic and emergency and observation ward. In the gynecological section we have maternity home and operation theatre. Children ward have a nursery for neonates and ward for ailing children.Al Burooj medical center has started its 24 hours service from 21st November 2005.

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

A patient having bilateral cataract both eyes and having retinopathy came to the medical center on 9th November 2005. He is 35 and deaf and dumb too. He came with his son and we talked about the arrangement for examination of his father's eyes by the eye specialist and told him that Al -Burooj Medical center would bear all the expenses in this regard.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

In the Month of Ramadan we distributed Zakat to the needy ones.
One lady was financed for her cataract operation and another old lady who is a cardiac patient is being given free treatment for her heart problem from Al- Burooj Pharmacy. One lady was given Money for her 8 kids. she is a widow and all her children are being given free treatment from AL- Burooj Medical Center. Three of her children are financed for their education.

Wednesday, June 18, 2003

An old lady of 75 years of age came to my clinic on 18th June 2003.She was suffering from chest infection. she came all alone. I asked her why are you not accompanied by anyone,dont you have any son or daughter. She said yes I do have a son but no one has time for me. She pointed her finger towards the sky and said God is with me. She looked so poor free consultation and treatment was provided to her and she is now ok and happy.
 

Monday, June 23, 2003

On 23rd June 2003 a man came with a 1 year old son who was having pneumonia he said Dr I am poor and I don't have any money to buy medicines. Free consultation was provided and free treatment was given to that child. The man was a bit relieved at that. He was asked to come the following day for reassessment of his child condition

Tuesday, June 24, 2003

On 24th June child came for follow-up and assessment of his condition. He is improving and will need four days treatment for complete cure of his problem. I told my assistant not to charge anything from his parents. The child's father was so thankful to me his eyes were wet and he told me he has six kids and he is really a non affording person. I just reassured him and said don't worry about this kid his condition is far better than yesterday. I can see a smile on his face. Its also very satisfying for me .On 26th June he was examined again and now he is ok. He was asked to see me after a week.

Saturday, July 5, 2003

On 5th July 2003,a number of patients were given free treatment. One such patient was a very thin and slim girl of 18 years of age looking emaciated and has low blood pressure she was given Vitamins and advised to take a balance diet. she was rehydrated By Intravenous drip. she looked fine after the treatment. Mother was quite relieved and thanked me for that treatment.

Tuesday, July 15, 2003

On 15th July 2003 a lady age 55 years came with umbilical hernia. she said she cant afford huge amount in her surgery. I called the Surgeon and explained the whole situation. he agreed to give a big concession in the operation charges.

A girl of about 20 years who was suffering from multiple problems with backache, arthritis and general weakness for a long time came to my clinic in the first week of July2003,treatment was given after correct assessment of her problem she gets better and her father gave me a gift which was a handmade handicraft. He told me, my daughter has made that for you. I was so happy at this very kind gesture of my patient.
 

Wednesday, July 15, 2003

On 30th July a lady came with a two year old child diarrhea and severe dehydration. She was advised intravenous Infusion, but she said she don't have enough money for such treatment. she said she would pay nominal amount later. Her Child was given treatment and dehydration was controlled and the child became ok. I can see a smile on his mother face.
 

Monday, September 1, 2003

An old man of about 75 Years old came to my clinic on 1st September 2003 with throat pain and earache. he was non affording , treatment was given from my clinic and also he was given free consultation. He was so happy and I can see a sign of relief on his face.
 

Friday, September 5, 2003

On 5th September a man came to my clinic and requested for a home visit. I went to that man house, there was total darkness around his house and inside and I examined the lady there with the help of torch, she looked so much emaciated and her face reflected poverty she was suffering from cardiac failure. I asked the lady to continue the heart treatment and
gave her few more medicines. I didn't charge my home visit fee from them.
 

Wednesday, October 22, 2003

On 22nd October 2003 a boy of about 16 years came to my clinic with stiff fingers, he cannot move the fingers and has lost control of his hands. He was diagnosed, having calcium deficiency and was given calcium intravenously , he was alright after an hour and went home smilingly.
 

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

On 12th january2005 a 4 years old came to my clinic with inability to walk. Her parents were very worried , I examined the girl , she was having pain in the legs due to calcium deficiency, she was given treatment and called for a revisit next day, her pain was gone and she was able to walk freely without any discomfort.
 

Saturday, March 12, 2005

On 5th March 2005 boy age 10 years came with temperature and irritability his blood test for typhoid was done and that was positive he was referred to the hospital where he was tested for various diseases and his Blood test result was exactly the same as was in my laboratory, The specialist appreciated the prompt referral and correct diagnosis in our lab. the child condition is now stable and he is improving.
 

Saturday, April 16, 2005

On 16th April 2005, severely malnourished child of 3 years came to the clinic with complications of nutritional deficiencies, his weight was 7.5 kg( normal is 14 kg for his age). His mother was given a diet chart and was advised frequent follow-up visits for checking his weight and height. It is sad that in this era we do get such malnourished cases.
 

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

On 19th April 2005 a baby one and half month old came to me with weight 1.8 kg. Mother was advised to give the baby adequate milk and she was asked to bring the baby for follow-up

Saturday, May 21, 2005

A lady came to my clinic on 21st May 2005 with paralysis of her right side, she was advised CT scan. She was very poor and the cost of her CT scan brain was too much for her, I arranged for her test and she is now admitted in the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. she has an infarct on left side of her brain.
A baby 3 month old came to the medical center on 8th November 2005 with severe gastro with dehydration she was rehydrated with infusion and was ok after three hours of treatment and observation. I can see a sign of relief on the parents face after the baby opens her eyes and gives a beautiful smile to them.