In Sundarbazar, 26-month-old Bidhan Kadel arrived at the hospital in agony, unable to cry properly. In the early hours of the morning, Bidhan had accidentally fallen into the boiling feed prepared for goats, leaving his back severely burned.
Despite living near the hospital, his family trusted traditional healing methods. In an act of well-meaning care, his grandmother rubbed salt all over his fresh wounds believing that it would help. Instead of relief, Bidhan was thrown into unbearable distress. His cries became so intense that he lost his ability to speak.
At the hospital his mother, overwhelmed with grief, broke down in tears. “His grandmother put salt all over his burn wounds, and he cried so much that he couldn’t even speak anymore. Imagine the pain it must have caused,” she sobbed.
When Bidhan was brought to the hospital, his wounds were covered in large blisters. His skin was swollen, burning not just from the injury but from the salt meant to heal him.
Only after his wounds were carefully cleaned and treated did he finally stop crying. With proper medical attention, ointments, and pain management, his condition improved. As he underwent daily wound care and medication, his grandmother came to a profound realization.
“This incident has taught me a great lesson,” she admitted. “We should never take health lightly. No matter how much we mean well, love alone is not enough—we must trust doctors and science.” Through health education and witnessing Bidhan’s recovery, the family changed their perception and vowed to rely on professional medical care in the future, expressing gratitude for the knowledge and guidance that saved their child.
Their story is a stark reminder: when it comes to health, tradition must never override reason. Even the deepest love must be guided by wisdom.