Exhausted by a serious illness

Exhausted due to a serious illness.

Despite being seriously ill, Ms. Nguyen Thi Trang still dedicates time to supporting her child's studies - Photo: NB

Having just returned home after a routine check-up at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Ms. Trang's health has improved somewhat. Unable to do heavy work or run a food business as before, Ms. Trang now focuses on taking care of household chores for her small family. "When I first got sick, I lost weight continuously; at one point, my body weighed only about 30 kg. Now that my health has improved, I'm less thin than before and can do small chores around the house to help my husband and children," Ms. Trang said.

In 2011, Ms. Trang got married and later moved out with her husband and two young children to a house near the central market of Trieu Do commune. Every day, Ms. Trang runs a food business, while her husband works as a construction worker, so the family's finances gradually stabilized.

“My husband and I had to build and renovate this house many times, little by little, because we didn't have enough money. Although life is still difficult, it's not to the point of being desperate or impoverished. We thought our life as a young couple with so many dreams and plans would gradually come true, but then disaster struck, causing my health to deteriorate seriously, and all the work and family finances had to be shouldered by my husband. If only I hadn't contracted this serious illness, our family life would be less difficult,” Ms. Trang said, her voice choked with emotion.

Over a year ago, Ms. Trang noticed her health gradually deteriorating, experiencing frequent and prolonged fatigue, and pain, swelling, and stiffness in her joints. However, she thought it wasn't too serious since taking Western medicine for a few days provided relief. But a few weeks later, her condition worsened. She became exhausted, pale, and her limbs were swollen and painful, making it difficult for her to walk, and even leaving her bedridden for several days.

Worried, Ms. Trang went to medical facilities in the province for examination and treatment, but she couldn't find a complete cure. "Before, whenever I was in pain, I gritted my teeth and endured it without a single complaint. But once, I burst into tears, calling my husband for help and wanting to go to the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion for examination and treatment."

"Despite our family's financial difficulties, my husband borrowed money from relatives to take me to Hanoi for treatment. After examinations and tests, the doctors concluded that I had lupus erythematosus – one of the serious diseases – and that I had to be hospitalized, which made me very sad," Ms. Trang confided.

In recent months, due to her weak constitution, Ms. Trang has frequently had to go to the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion for hospitalization, blood transfusions, and medication, incurring significant costs. “My health is erratic, so every time I go to Hanoi for hospitalization or follow-up appointments, my husband has to borrow money and take time off work to accompany and care for me. Our family's finances are gradually depleted. Now, I'm not only worried about my own health but also about my two young children's education being interrupted…,” Ms. Trang said, her voice choked with emotion.

Phu Hai

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/suy-kiet-vi-benh-hiem-ngheo-195547.htm