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Girl with congenital spine defect needs CT scan to correct vision

/ 12:32 AM February 02, 2016

A CONGENITAL defect affecting her spine has left 11-year-old Maria Joddel Manangan unable to walk.

For her regular checkups, Maria Joddel’s mother, Rowelyn Manangan of San Mateo, Isabela province, carries her to the doctor’s office.

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“But if the distance is quite far, I put her in a stroller,” Rowelyn said.

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Aside from robbing her of the ability to walk, Maria Joddel’s illness (spina bifida, defined as a birth defect in which a baby’s spine does not develop normally) has also led to chronic kidney failure.

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As a result, the young girl underwent two operations, on top of monthly ultrasound tests to monitor her kidney

problem.

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Her gall bladder has also stopped functioning while her vision has started becoming blurry, a condition that should be addressed immediately to prevent blindness.

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Rowelyn said that a neurosurgeon at the Philippine General Hospital has advised her and her husband, construction worker Marcelino Manangan, to bring their daughter in for a CT scan on Feb. 5 to determine what is causing the young girl to constantly blink her eyes.

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The procedure, along with an ultrasound and other laboratory tests and medication, will cost the family P18,000.

Those who want to help Maria Joddel can reach her mother at 0935-8580561. Donations may be coursed through Rowelyn Manangan’s BPI savings account (#0119-023459).

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