1801006107 CASE PRESENTATION

 Long case

A 45 old male patient auto driver by occupation came to the OPD with cheif complaints of swelling in the both legs & shortness of breath since 5 days.

History of present illness:

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 5 days back then he developed increased swelling in both lower limbs which is pitting type of edema .insidious in onset gradual in progression. Swelling is up to the ankles . It is not seen above the ankles . 

patient also complains of shortness of breath which is insidious onset gradually progressive . It progressed from grade 2 to grade-4.Patient also complains of breathlessness in lying down position. Aggravated on activity and relived on rest . 

History of paroxysmal nocturnal Dyspnea is present 3 hours after patient sleeps and it is relieved when patient arises.

Patient also complains of fatigue on activity. 

No complaints of facial puffiness . 

No H/o chest pain , palpitations, syncope attack . 

No complaints of confusion , altered mental status , lack of concentration , memory impairment .

No complaints of abdominal pain . 

No H/O cough , sputum , hemoptysis, chest pain. 

No H/O burning micturation , increased frequency of urine , decreased urine output . 

Past history:

Similar complaints are seen 7 months back for which he is undergoing hemodialysis (twice aweek).


Patient is known case of diabetic since 6 years .Patient is also hypertensive since 5 years . No history of tuberculosis, asthma , epilepsy .

Treatment history:

 patient is taking insulin injections for the diabetes and for hypertension he is taking Tab clinidipine,Tab furosemide, Tab metaprolol . 

Personal history:

Appetite is normal, diet is mixed , bowel and bladder are regular, sleep is adequate, and no addictions & no allergies. 

Family history: 

no similar complaints in the family.

General examination: 

Patient is conscious,coherent & cooperative. Moderately built and well nourished , well oriented with time , place and person. 

Pallor is present 

No icterus , cyanosis , clubbing , lymphadenopathy. 

Pedal edema is present.

Vitals:

Temperature:98.6°f 

Pulse rate:82b/m

Blood pressure:130/80mmhg. 

Respiratory rate:18 cycles/min.


Systemic examination: 

CVS Examination: 

Inspection:

 JVP is raised. 

Chest wall is bilaterally symmetrical. No precordial bulge, no engorged veins over the chest wall , no engorged neck veins , tracheal position is central . No scars and sinuses . 

Palpation : 

Apex beat is present at the 8th intetcostal space 1cm lateral to the mid clavicular line . 

No pulsations, No parastetnal heave , No precordial or carotid thrill , No dilated veins . 

Percussion : normal

Auscultation: s1and s2 are heard and no murmurs. 


Respiratory system examination: 

Inspection: 

Upper respiratory tract : oral cavity , nose , pharynx are normal. 

Lower respiratory tract : 

Chest is bilaterally symmetrical , No chest deformities, No spinal deformities, Movements of the chest are symmetrical.

Palpation : 

Apex beat at the level of 8th intercostal space 1cm lateral to the midclavicular line . 

Trachea is central in position, Chest expansion is normal , expansion of chest is bilaterally symmetrical. No tactile Fremitus and No friction fremitus. Vocal fremitus is also normal.

Percussion : resonant.

Auscultation: 

Bilateral crepitations present in all areas . 

Vocal resonance is normal , No wheezing , No stridor , No pleural and pericordial rub . 

Per abdomen examination: 

Inspection: 

Abdominal distension is present . Fullness of flanks is seen . 

Umbilicus is inverted , all quadrants move equally with the respiration, No visible pulsations , No scars , sinuses , striae , stretched skin, No hernial orifices , No veins on the abdominal wall . 

Palpation : 

No rise of temperature and No tenderness over the abdomen . 

No enlargement of organs . 

Percussion : shifting dullness is present , No fluid thrill , No increase in the liver span . 

Auscultation: 

Bowel sounds are heard . 


CNS examination : 

Higher mental functions are normal .

Cranial nerves examination is normal . 

Motor system : 

1. Bulk : both right and left upper and lower limbs are normal . 

2.Tone : tone of both upper and lower limbs are normal . 

3. Power : power of neck muscles , upper limbs , lower limbs, trunk muscles are good . 

4. Reflexes : superficial reflexes are normal . 

Deep tendon reflexes : Biceps jerk , triceps jerk , ankle jerk , knee jerk are present . 

Normal gait and No involuntary movements. 

Sensory system : crude touch , pain , temperature, fine touch , vibration , position sense are normal . 

Cerebellar signs : Nystagmus , Dysarthria , Hypotonia are not present . 

No signs of meningeal irritation. 

Provisional diagnosis : Heart failure with pulmonary edema .






INVESTIGATIONS:

Hemogram:  

      Hb: 9.5gm/dl  ( 13-17)

    Mcv : 80.8fl  (83-101)

    Mch: 26.5pg  (27-32) 

   Rbc count : 3.59millions/cumm (4.5-5.5)




RFT:

         Urea : 56mg/dl (12-42)

         Creatinine : 6.8mg/dl (0.9-1.3)



LFT:

     Alkaline phosphate : 210IU/L (53-128)

      Albumin :3.23gm/dl (3.5-5.2) 


Serum iron: 60micrograms/dl .

ECG:


2D echo:



Chest x-ray : 

 

Revised diagnosis: Acute LVF - Flash pulmonary edema

Dilated cardiomyopathy. 

CKD .

Anemia of chronic disease. 

Treatment:

Bed rest .

Fluid restriction <1.5 lit/day

Salt restriction < 2gm/day

Inj.Lasix 40mg IV/BD.

Inj.20FER 4mg IV/OD.

Inj.pan 40mg IV/OD.

Moniter vitals.


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short case


A 55 year old male patient  construction  worker by occupation resident of nalgonda  came to opd with chief complaints  of
 fever since 14 days , Breathlessness since 7 days ,Right side chest pain- 7days

History of present illness:-

Patient was Apparently asymptomatic 2 weeks ago  and then developed 
Fever which was insidious in onset and gradual in progression on and off type not associated with chills and rigors 
Breathlessness was present  since 7 days which was insidious  in onset and gradual progression and relieved  on lying to the left 
Pain in the right side of chest-since 7 days which was
sharp, stabbing, intensified by deep inspiration 
Cough - since 7days  insidious in onset
Gradual worsening 
And it was non productive 

No hemoptysis 
No postural variation
No history of chest trauma 
No history of Orthopnea 
No history of pnd 
No history of weight loss

Past history:-

no h/o DM , HTN , asthma, tuberculosis, epilepsy . 

Family history:- no significant family history 


Personal history:- 
bladder & bowel habit normal
Diet vegetarian 
Appetite  decreased since  3 days 
Sleep undisturbed 
 No addictions 

General examination:

Patient is Conscious , coherent and Cooperative well oriented with time , place and person moderately  built and well nourished 
No pallor 
Icterus
Clubbing 
Lymphadenopathy
Weight 70 kg
Height  175cm

Vitals 
AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION :
TEMP. : 98.5
PR : 88 BPM
RR : 18 CPM
BP : 100/60 MM HG


Systemic examination:

Respiratory  system 

Nose normal
Septum central
Oral cavity 
No caries no thrush 
Tonsils normal

 Inspection:


Shape of the chest normal

Skin over chest normal no scars 
Movements of chest with breathing are decreased on left 
Symmetry  : fullness of intercoastal space on left 
No abnormal breathing patterns . 

 Palpation 

Tenderness is present over chest wall . 
Apex beat not Palpable 
Tracheal position is shifted to right .
Chest wall movements are decreased on left . 
Tactile Vocal fremitus absent on left mammary axillary infra axillary 

Percussion :
Direct percussion on left and right clavicle is resonant . 
Stony dullness over left infraclavicular and mammary region .

Auscultation 

Intensity of breath sounds :normal vesicular breath sounds over left supraclavicular region . 
Breath sounds :absent breath sounds  on left infraclavicular, mammary and axillary region .
Abnormal  breath  sounds absent 
Vocal resonance normal over left supra clavicular region absent over left infra clavicular , mammary region. 


CVS 
 Inspection:
No rise in JVP , No precordial bulge 
 Chest wall shape: 
Symmetric 
Dilated veins absent 
Dilated scars sinuses absent 

Palpation:
Apex beat Position: not palpable .
Character: diffuse and sustained 
No parasternal impulse and no thrills . 

Percussion:
All borders  of heart normally located 

Auscultation:
Mitral area, tricuspid area, Aortic,Pulmonary area:
S1 S2 heard And No murmurs are heard .

Cns examination:
Sensory system : intact 
Motor system :intact 
No focal neurological deficits.


Abdominal examination:

On inspection -

 abdomen is flat & symmetrical 

Umbilicus is central  and inverted

No scars, sinuses & engorged veins seen.

All 9 regions of abdomen are equally moving with respiration

On palpation - 

abdomen is soft and non tender

On percussion - 

no shifting dullness, no fluid thrill

On auscultation - 

normal bowel sounds are heard

Provisional diagnosis: 

Left sided pleural effusion with probable infectious etiology .



Investigation : 
Chest xray
Pleural tap
Hemogram 





Plain chest x-ray showing
Loss of costophrenic angle
Increased  density of left hemithorax 


Pleural tap: 
 Volume 2ml 
Colour yellow 
Appearence clear 
Cells 160cells/cc

Pleural fluid ADA :28U/L





Hemogram : 

Hb 14.4 g/dl
Neutrophils: 20%
Eosinophils :01%
Smear:Normocytic normochromic RBC .



Lights criteria :
Fluid protein /serum protein : 5.6/7.9 =o.7 ( criteria:>0.5)
Fluid LDH /serum LDH :259/174=1.4
Pleral LDH: >2/3rd serum ldh 


Treatment:
SALT RESTRICTION<2GM/DAY
2) FLUID RESTRICTION<1.2LIT/DAY
3) INJ CEFTOXIME 1GM IV/BD
4) INJ PAN 40MG  IV/BD
5) INJ LACILACTONE20/25 PO/OD@9AM
6) TAB DOLO 650MG PO/TID
7) STRICT INPUT /OUTPUT CHARTING

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