Meet the brave little warrior, a 28-day-old baby boy from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Born prematurely, he faced immediate challenges and was diagnosed with severe post-meningitis complications, including hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain) and ventriculitis (brain inflammation). Despite his fragile state, he fights daily seizures and relies on intensive NICU care to survive.
Medical Journey:
Born at a private hospital, he developed life-threatening infections at just 8 days old.
Despite treatments at local clinics, his condition worsened, leading to abnormal seizures and brain damage.
Now admitted at Vivekananda Polyclinic, Lucknow, he requires IV antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and urgent neurosurgical interventions.
Critical Medical Needs
Medications:
High-cost antibiotics (Meropenem, Vancomycin) and seizure-control drugs (Phenobarbitone, Levetiracetam).
Daily IV fluids and specialized neonatal care.
Diagnostics & Procedures:
Repeated MRI scans, EEGs, and lumbar punctures (delayed due to family’s financial constraints).
Potential surgery for hydrocephalus.
Long-Term Care:
Ongoing NICU stay, ventilator support, and rehabilitation.
The family has already spent over ₹25,000 (as per receipts) on tests, medicines, and hospital bills. However, the estimated cost for continued treatment exceeds ₹5,00,000.