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Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by manpo2k(m): 2:11am On Mar 28, 2015 |
The family of a three-year-old boy whose brain has swelled to twice its normal size have made a desperate appeal for life-saving surgery. Cao Pengwei was diagnosed with hydrocephalus - where fluids build up in the brain's chamber - when he was two. Treatment to slow the swelling has not worked and he must now undergo an operation to drain the fluid from his brain. Cao, whose head measures more than 80cms because of the condition, has had to leave hospital in Jiujiang City, in Xiushui County, twice already because his family could not afford the hospital bills. Speaking through tears, mum Ding Meiling said it was heartbreaking to watch him suffer. 'I've been worn out by the treatment but I don't want to give up,' she said. 'I don't have any solution now. I hope people with kind hearts can help my son.' One to two of every 1,000 babies are born with hydrocephalus, making it as common as Down’s syndrome, according to the Hydrocephalus Association. Although shunts are permanent, they are prone to infection and blockage, which means patients may require several operations during their lifetime. Most of those with by the condition have impaired mental and physical ability, although the effects can vary widely. 'Doctors suggested us to arrange the surgery, but we have no money,' his father said. 'We are desperately hoping someone could help our son.' Ding adds: 'We'll save him, no matter the cost.' More gist on www.wetinhappen.com.ng
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Re: Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by Fairgodwin(m): 2:15am On Mar 28, 2015 |
Lord have mercy! |
Re: Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by segzyj(m): 2:24am On Mar 28, 2015 |
Blood of God |
Re: Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by Nobody: 4:42am On Mar 28, 2015 |
Hydrocephalus , seen many cases like this....The sunset eyes is characteristic.... |
Re: Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by nairalife2013(m): 4:43am On Mar 28, 2015 |
Oh God! |
Re: Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by Cpumping(m): 5:53am On Mar 28, 2015 |
tamuno jesu |
Re: Photos: Condition Swells Boy's Head To Twice Its Normal Size by Yustash001(m): 6:46am On Mar 28, 2015 |
Subhanallah..... |
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