A Story Book For Children In Philippines About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Once upon a time, in a beautiful land called the Philippines, there was a little boy named Juan. Juan loved playing outside with his friends, exploring the lush green fields and climbing the tall coconut trees. But one day, something strange happened to Juan’s grandpa, Lolo Pedro.
Lolo Pedro was a wise old man who loved telling stories about the olden days. He would often sit under the mango tree, sipping on his favorite drink, halo-halo, and sharing his adventures with Juan. But one evening, Lolo Pedro started feeling a strange pain in his tummy. It was like a balloon was growing inside him, making him uncomfortable.
Juan’s parents rushed Lolo Pedro to the local hospital, where the kind doctor explained that Lolo Pedro had something called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Juan had never heard such a big word before, so he asked the doctor to explain it in a way he could understand.
The doctor smiled and said, “Juan, imagine your tummy is like a big river that carries blood to all parts of your body. But sometimes, the river can get a little weak, and it starts to bulge out like a balloon. That’s what happened to Lolo Pedro’s tummy. The river in his tummy got weak, and now we need to fix it.”
Juan was worried about his Lolo Pedro, so he asked the doctor how they could fix the weak river. The doctor explained that they would have to do a special operation to put a strong band around the weak part of the river. This band would help keep the river from getting bigger and causing any harm to Lolo Pedro.
The next day, Juan visited Lolo Pedro in the hospital. He brought him a basket of fresh mangoes and a jar of his favorite halo-halo. Lolo Pedro smiled and thanked Juan for being such a caring grandson. He explained that the operation was successful, and the band was now protecting his tummy river.
As Lolo Pedro recovered, Juan learned more about the importance of taking care of our bodies. He realized that just like rivers, our bodies need love and care too. Juan promised himself that he would eat healthy food, exercise, and always listen to his body.
From that day on, Juan and Lolo Pedro became even closer. They would sit under the mango tree, enjoying the sweet taste of halo-halo, and Juan would share stories of his adventures with his wise Lolo. And whenever Juan felt a little pain or discomfort, he would remember Lolo Pedro’s tummy river and know that taking care of himself was the best way to stay healthy.
And so, dear children, remember to take care of your bodies like Juan and Lolo Pedro. Eat your local fruits, play outside, and always listen to what your body tells you. Just like the beautiful Philippines, your body is a precious place that deserves love and care. Goodnight, and sweet dreams!
