The pain in Mella's throat increased as the doctor began to explain reason why she needed to be admitted. Stating clearly that Otitis Media was not a case to joke with.
After much explanation from the doctor Mella decided to stay on bed until she was good.
Prior to her coming to the hospital, she had been in pains three days ago, she had taken few pain relief to get ease, and the relief really came. She did not say a word to her husband with a firm mind that she was fine.
At the night of that same day, the pain began again, she struggled alone and at morning she continued taking her over the counter drugs.
It became severe, at noon she began to notice some swellings on the ear region, with a severe pain in her throat.
She endured till it became severe, she could not hide nor bear or even take the pains anymore. Then she openly burst out in tears at exactly eleven thirty, at night. The pains where becoming excruciating serious that the pains where not bearable anymore. She couldn't talk properly, but her tears alone made him saw the severity of the situation. He had to pet her till day break, immediately the day broke he did not take his bath or brush his teeth at all. He immediately rushed her to the hospital.
After been seen by the doctor, and first aid been rendered, plus the fact that she was stable. He confidently went home to take his bath and prepare food for her.
On the third day of her admission, she was good and stable.The swelling had all reduced and she was ready to go home. During ward round the doctor checked and assessed her, and certified her to go home, hence she was completely stable and had completed her medications.
Pexel
On returning home, she could boldly talk and eat without the pains in her throat. She learnt her lessons, over the counter drugs was not wrong but it was better to go to the hospital and do a proper check up plus receive proper care.
