1701006067 CASE PRESENTATION

LONG  CASE 

30 years old female, who is  HOUSEWIFE by occupation resident of nalgonda 

 came to the opd with the CHEIF COMPLAINT of

Abdominal pain since 7 days

 shortness of  breathe since 4 days

 pedal edema    since  4 days

 facial puffiness  since 4 days.


HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 12 months back 

then she developed

 Abdominal pain : pain since 7 days which started suddenly and burning type of pain In epigastric region No aggravating and reliving factors


Breathlessness:

shortness of breathe since  4 days  which is of grade 4 and associated with profuse sweating.

SOB: insidious in onset gradually progressed to grade 4 not associated with change in position no aggravating and relieving factors 

Abdominal pain : pain since  7 days which started suddenly and burning type of pain 

In epigastric region 

No aggravating and reliving factors

PEDAL EDEMA:

She complaints of pedal edema   since 4 days   which is of pitting type. She had similar edema episodes before this one month which were resolving and reappearing and this time it is not resolved for 1 month. 

She also developed facial puffiness 





No history of  FATIGUE 

no history of COUGH, HAEMOPTYSIS

 No history of DYSPHAGIA, HOARSENESS OF VOICE 

 No history of HIGH ARCHED PALATE, CHEST DEFORMITY 

 No history of RECURRENT RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS, FEVER, SORE THROAT, CLUBBING, SPLINTER HAEMORRHAGE 

 No history of FEVER, JOINT PAINS 

PAST HISTORY:

She is diagnosed as Gestational HYPERTENSION 12 years back for first pregnancy (after 4th child she discontinued use of  anti hypertensive drugs)

She is a not a known case of diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, hyperthyroidism, COPD 

No history of blood transfusion 

no history of allergy 


MARTIAL HISTORY:

Age of menarche 12 year 

Marital History:

Age of marriage 18 years 

It is a nonconsanguinous marriage 

She has 4 children

 ( in 2011 first child(girl )-  normal vaginal delivery  -diagnosed as HYPERTENSION 

   In 2012 second child(girl)- normal vaginal delivery 

   In 2014 third child(girl) - normal vaginal delivery 

  In 2015 fourth child(girl)- normal vaginal delivery  -she also had episode of Dyspnea of grade 3     (not get attention to symptoms)


FAMILY HISTORY:

father and mother are known case of HYPERTENSION since 6years


PERSONAL HISTORY:

DEIT: mixed

APPETITE: loss of appetite 

BOWEL :normal 

BLADDER: DECREASED URINE OUTPUT 

SLEEP: INadequate 

ADDICTIONS: no addictions


GENERAL EXAMINATION:

A 30 year old patient, who is moderately built and well nourished is CONSCIOUS, COHERENT, COOPERATIVE, AND COMFORTABLY LYING ON BED, well oriented to TIME, PLACE AND PERSON. 

THERE IS PALLOR 

NO icterus 

NO cyanosis 

No koilonychias

No generalized lymphadenopathy and 

No pedal edema 







Vitals:

 Temperature: a febrile

 Pulse: 92/ min

 Blood pressure: 150/90 mmHg 

 Respiratory rate : 34 cpm


SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION:


RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 

Patient examined in sitting position

INSPECTION 

oral cavity- Normal ,nose- normal ,pharynx-normal 

Shape of chest - normal

Chest movements : bilaterally symmetrically reduced

Trachea is central in position & Nipples are in 4th Intercoastal space

APEX IMPULSE VISIBLE IN 6TH INTERCOASTAL SPACE 


PALPATION 

All inspiratory findings are confirmed

Trachea central in position

Apical impulse in left 6 thICS, 

Chest movements bilaterally symmetrical reduced

Tactile and vocal fremitus REDUCED on both sides  in infra axillary and infra scapular region


PERCUSSION

DULL IN BOTH SIDES in infra axillary and infra scapular region


AUSCULTATION 

DECREASED ON BOTH SIDE in infra axillary and infra scapular region 

BRONCHIAL sounds are heared -REDUCED 


CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 

JVP -raised

Visible pulsations: absent 

Apical impulse : shifted downward and laterally 6th intercostal space

Thrills -absent 

S1, S2 - heart sounds MUFFLED 

PERICARDIAL RUB-PRESENT 



ABDOMEN EXAMINATION:

INSPECTION

Shape : distended 

Umbilicus:normal 

Movements :normal

Visible pulsations :absent

Skin or surface of the abdomen : normal 




PALPATION

Liver is not palpable 

PERCUSSION- dull

AUSCULTATION :bowel sounds heard




Investigations 

HIV TEST 


HBSAG

CBP

BLOOD GROUPING 

RFT

SERUM IRON 




ECG 



BACTERIAL CULTURE 


XRAY 





2D ECHO






PLUERAL TAB










DIAGNOSIS:

IT IS A CASE OF  CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ON MAINTENANCE OF HEMODIALYSIS 


TREATMENT 

INJ. MONOCEF 1gm/IV/BD

INJ. METROGYL 100ml/IV/TID

INJ PAN 40mg/IV/OD

INJ. ZOFER 4mg/iv/SOS

TAB. LASIX 40mg/PO/BD

TAB. NICORANDIL 20mg/PO/TID

INJ. BUSOCOPAN /iv/stat

 Add on

TAB. OROFER PO/BD

TAB. NODOSIS 500mg/PO/TID

INJ.EPO 4000 ml/ weekly 

TAB. SHELLCAL/PO/BD 

DIALYSIS (HD)

INJ.KCL 2AMP IN 500 ml NS over 5min


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SHORT CASE 

55 YEAR OLD MALE, WHO IS FARMER BY OCCUPATION RESIDENT OF NALGONDA 

Came to the opd with the CHIEF COMPLAINTS of 

weakness of lower limbs since 4days 

VIEW OF THE CASE :

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS 

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 4 months back when he developed pain in the right hip region, which was insidious in onset and intermittent at the beginning. Aggrevated on movement and relieved on rest and medication. 

He went to the hospital 2 months ago when the pain progressed and became continuous, and was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the femur due to a trauma to the hip one year ago. 

              medications:

                 Tab.Gabapentin&Nortryptyline

                     Tab.pantoprazole&Domeperidone

                       Tab.ETORICOXIN 

                       THIOCOLCHICOSIDE (4mg)

                    Tab.METHYL COBALAMIN,Biotin

                    TAB.FERROUS ASCORBATE,

                   FOLIC ACID And ZINC TABLETS.

4 days ago, patient developed weakness in the lower limb which progressed upto the hip.

He was taken to the hospital and was prescribed medications. On starting the medication, the weakness worsened. 

The next morning, patient required ASSISTANCE to WALK and SIT up, BUT FEED HIMSELF. The weakness progressed so that by the evening he was UNABLE to FEED HIMSELF. He only RESPONDED if CALLED to REPEATEDLY

  NOT ASSOCIATED WITH SLURRING OF SPEECH 

The weakness was not associated with loss of consciousness, drooping of mouth, seizures, tongue bite or frothing of mouth, difficulty in swallowing.

No complaints of any headache, vomitings, chest pain, palpitations and syncopal attacks. 

No shortness of breath, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, abdominal pain or burning micturition. 




PAST HISTORY:

No similar episodes in the past. 

Patient is a known case of diabetes since 12 years. He is on insulin therapy 

He was hospitalized, 4 years ago with low blood sugar, and was admitted for 10 days. He presented with altered mental status. 

No history of hypertension, tuberculosis, epilepsy, asthma, thyroid and CAD. 

No surgical history. 


PERSONAL HISTORY:

Diet: Mixed 

Appetite: Normal

Sleep: Adequate 

Bowel and Bladder: Regular

No allergies

Addictions;

ALCOHOL 

Started alcohol intake 25 years back, and stopped 12 years when diagnosed with diabetes. He used to binge drink alcohol for 10 days continuously every month and then used to stop for 20 days. Cycle repeats every month. Now, consumed alcohol only on special occasions, doesn't exceed 90ml. 

SMOKING 

Started smoking beedis, one a day, 10 years ago. 

Stopped 4 years ago when he went into a hypoglycemic episode, but has resumed one year ago. 


FAMILY HISTORY:

No similar history in family. 

GENERAL EXAMINATION 

Patient is examined in a well lit room after taking informed consent. 

Patient is conscious, COHERENT and cooperative. 

He is moderately built and moderately nourished. 


Pallor: Present 

Icterus: absent

Cyanosis: absent

Clubbing: absent 

Generalized Lymphadenopathy: absent

Edema: Absent








Vitals: 

TEMPERATURE  AFEBRILE 

Blood Pressure: 124/72 mmHg

RESPIRATORY RATE  17 CPM

PULSE RATE  70 BPM


CRANIAL NERVE EXAMINATION 

  4a) HIGHER MENTAL FUNCTIONS   

           conscious

          • oriented to person and place

          • memory - able to recognize their family members and recall recent events

          • Speech - no deficit


  4b) CRANIAL NERVE EXAMINATION:

I- Olfactory nerve- sense of smell present

II- Optic nerve- direct and indirect light reflex present

III- Oculomotor nerve, IV- Trochlear and VI- Abducens- no diplopia, nystagmus or ptosis

V- Trigeminal nerve- Masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles are normal. Corneal reflex is present.

VII- Facial nerve- face is symmetrical, unable to do forehead wrinkling, left nasolabial fold prominent than right.

VIII- Vestibulocochlear nerve- no hearing loss

IX- Glossopharyngeal nerve. X- Vagus- uvula not visualised

XI- Accessory nerve- sternocleidomastoid contraction present

XII- Hypoglossal nerve- Movements of tongue are normal, no fasciculations, no deviation of tongue


MOTOR SYSTEM 

ATTITUDE - right lower limb flexed at knee joint

REFLEXES 

                          Right                 Left 

Biceps                 2+                         2+

Triceps               2+                        2+ 

Supinator            2+                         2+

Knee                       2+                       2+ 

Ankle                      2+                       2+ 

SUPERFICIAL reflexes and DEEP reflexes are PRESENT , NORMAL 

MUSCLES POWER: 


                                       RIGHT     LEFT  

UPPER LIMB 

ELBOW - Flexor                 5/5          5/5 

            - extensor             5/5              5/5 

WRIST - Flexor                   5/5              5/5

          - extensor                   5/5            5/5 

HAND GRIP                          5/5           5/5 


LOWER LIMB                                           

HIP - Flexors                      5/5                    5/5 

      - extensors                        5/5                   5/5

KNEE - Flexors                         5/5                  5/5

          - Extensors                     5/5                  5/5

ANKLE - DF                              5/5                   5/5

           - PF                           5/5                        5/5

EHL                                  5/5                     5/5 

FHL                                  5/5                       5/5


                            Right                   Left


BULK 

Arm

Forearm          19cm                     19cm

Thigh               42cm.                     42cm

Leg                    28cm.                    28cm                         



TONE

 Upper limbs      N                        N

 Lower limbs        N                       N


Gait is normal

No involuntary movement

SENSORY SYSTEM - all sensations ( pain, touch, temperature, position, vibration sense) are normal

ATTITUDE - right lower limb flexed at knee joint

TONE - Normal on right side

            Normal tone on left side

Bulk -           Rt                Lt. 

Arm:             cm              cm

Forearm         19cm       19cm

Thigh              42 cm         42cm

Leg                    28cm          28cm


CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: 

S1 S2 heard, no murmurs


RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: 

Bilateral air entry present, normal vesicular breath sounds, no added sounds

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM: 

Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly

INVESTIGATION 


ECG





02/06/22

electrolytes:

Potassium:2.5meq/L

Chloride:110meq/L

Sodium : 145 meq/L



On 05/06/22

sodium:142
Potassium:3.9
Chloride:103






Blood sugar: 195 mg/dl (on 02-06-22)


DIAGNOSIS: weakness due   to  metabolic cause like Hypokalemia









TREATMENT

on day 1

1) tab ecospirin 70mg OD

2) tab atorvas 10mg OD

3) inj NS, RL at 70ml/hr

4) syrup potchlor  15ml/po/tid

5) normal oral diet

6) inj HAI - TID

7) 2 amp KCL in 500ml NS slowly over 4-5 hrs


On day 2


1) tab ecospirin 70mg OD

2) tab atorvas 10mg OD

3) inj NS, RL at 70ml/hr

4) syrup potchlor 15ml/po/tid

5) normal oral diet

6) inj HAI - TID

7) proteolytic enema

8) syrup cremaffine

9) tab spironolactone


On day 3


1) tab ecospirin 70mg OD

2) tab atorvas 10mg OD

3) inj NS, RL at 70ml/hr

4) syrup potchlor 15ml/po/tid

5) normal oral diet

6) inj HAI - TID

7) proteolytic enema

8) syrup cremaffine plus 15ml/po/od

9) tab spironolactone 25mg/po/od

10) tab azithromycin 500mg OD

11) high protein diet 


On day 4


1) tab ecospirin 70mg OD

2) tab atorvas 10mg OD

3) inj NS, RL at 70ml/hr

4) syrup potchlor 15ml/po/tid

5) normal oral diet

6) inj HAI - TID

7) tab ultracet QID

8) syrup cremaffine plus 15ml/po/od

9) tab spironolactone 25mg/po/od

10) tab azithromycin 500mg OD

11) high protein diet 


On day 5

1) tab ecospirin 70mg OD

2) tab atorvas 10mg OD

3) inj NS, RL at 70ml/hr

4) syrup potchlor 15ml/po/tid

5) normal oral diet

6) inj HAI - TID

7) tab ultracet 1/2 po/ QID

8) syrup cremaffine plus 15ml/po/od

9) tab spironolactone 25mg/po/od

10) tab azithromycin 500mg OD

11) high protein diet


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