Alleviate Zubaida’s Pain Due to Hernia

Zubaida Begum's Story

Meet Zubaida Begum, a 49-year-old resident of Lahore, who has been suffering from pain and discomfort due to a lump in her umbilical area. Her condition has significantly impacted her daily life. Simple tasks like walking, cooking, and maintaining her home have become significantly challenging for her. She longs for the days when she will be able to manage all the tasks without any discomfort. Zubaida went to a local hospital and consulted a doctor, who performed some lab tests and an ultrasound scan and diagnosed her with Supraumblical and Right Spigelian hernia – a bulging of tissue in both central and right lumbar areas of the abdomen. To treat this condition, the doctor advised mesh hernioplasty, abdominal lipectomy, and spigelian hernia repair. Unfortunately, the surgical cost is out of her family’s financial reach.

Zubaida’s condition is draining her emotionally and physically. If it is left untreated, her illness may lead to incarceration and strangulation, where the blood supply to the affected tissues is cut off. It may cause severe pain, infection, and potentially life-threatening damage to her intestines, requiring emergency surgery.

Zubaida lives in a modest house with her husband and three children. Her husband and sons are daily wage laborers and make just PKR 50,000 per month. The family is surviving in poverty and they barely manage to cover their household expenses. The cost of the surgery is overwhelming and weighs heavily on them. Zubaida is extremely concerned regarding the potential outcomes if she doesn’t get the surgery. Her financial constraints make it impossible for her to undergo the surgery. During this time of need, Zubaida reached out to Transparent Hands and asked for help. Zubaida said with teary eyes:

“I never thought I’d be in this position. I just want to feel normal again. This pain is unbearable and  I dream of a life where pain no longer holds me back. I request you to please support me in undergoing this surgery.”

The thought of being pain-free and active again fills her heart with optimism. Your support can make a world of difference. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, counts in bringing her back to health and happiness. Let’s help Zubaida reclaim her life and joy.