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Mother cares for son with severe Hydrocephalus in Kedah
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Mother cares for son with severe Hydrocephalus in Kedah

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 2-year-old boy in Sungai Petani, Kedah, suffers from Hydrocephalus, a condition causing excess fluid buildup in his brain.
  • The illness prevents Mohd. Rayhan Qersani Muharram Muhammad Qusyairy from moving freely, as his head continues to enlarge.
  • His mother, Noor Immarzaliza Abdul Rahim, describes the immense pressure and her son's frequent health issues, including seizures and disturbed sleep.

Noor Immarzaliza Abdul Rahim, a 41-year-old woman from Sungai Petani, Kedah, faces the daily challenge of caring for her youngest son, Mohd. Rayhan Qersani Muharram Muhammad Qusyairy, who has lived with Hydrocephalus since he was three months old.

The condition, characterized by an excess buildup of fluid in the brain, has caused Mohd. Rayhan's head to enlarge significantly. At two years old, he is unable to move freely due to the physical strain and discomfort.

His mother shared the immense pressure she experiences, detailing how the illness frequently disrupts her son's health. Mohd. Rayhan suffers from frequent seizures, experiences constant fatigue, and struggles with restful sleep, adding to the family's daily struggles.

"Kehidupan saya semakin tertekan," Noor Immarzaliza stated, conveying the emotional and physical toll the situation has taken on her and her family.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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