18-year-old boy battles liver failure after misdiagnosis, seeks financial assistance
An 18-year-old apprentice, Micheal Soetan, is seeking financial assistance from well-meaning Nigerians to undergo treatment for liver failure, a condition he has been battling since 2021 following a misdiagnosis.
Micheal’s ordeal began four years ago when he was wrongly diagnosed with appendicitis at a private hospital.
“It all started in 2021 when I was diagnosed with appendicitis, but it later turned out that I was misdiagnosed,” he recounted tearfully.
Four months after the appendicitis surgery, his health began to deteriorate. His body and eyes became swollen and yellowish, prompting further medical consultations.
“I started having severe stomach pain. Despite several hospital visits and medications, there was no relief until my mother took me to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). That was where I was told my liver had been infected,” he explained.
Further tests at LASUTH revealed that Micheal’s liver had failed. “The doctors said I needed urgent surgery, but they warned that another operation could worsen my condition due to my previous surgery,” he said.
Now, the once energetic young man is a shadow of himself, struggling daily with a swollen and discolored body.
His mother, who sells roasted ponmo (cow skin), has spent all her savings and borrowed heavily in an effort to save her son’s life. “My mother has tried all she could. We’ve spent over N4 million so far. She took loans and sold what she could, but we’ve run out of options,” Micheal lamented.
Currently, Micheal’s doctors have placed him on weekly medication costing about ₦160,000, but due to lack of funds, he has missed several doses, leading to further complications.
He is appealing to the public for urgent financial support to continue his treatment and regain his health.
Donations can be sent to:Bank: LOTUS Bank, Account Name: Soetan Micheal
Account Number: 1008069828
He can also be reached on 08023093610.
