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I have been given this case to solve in an attempt to understand the topic of " patient clinical data analysis" to develop my competency in reading and comprehending clinical data including history, clinical findings, investigations and come up with diagnosis and treatment plan
This is a case of a 60 year old male who came with complaints of
1. pedal edema since 1 week
2. tingling sensation of lower limb since 1 week
3. polydipsia since 1 week
History of presenting illness:-
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 1 week back then he developed pedal edema extending upto knee.
Tingling sensation in both the lower limbs since 1 week
Polydipsia polyuria and nocturia all are positive
No abdominal veins dilation, vomitings, loose stools, No chest pain, palpitations, SOB, fever, cold, cough.
Past history:-
2 years ago he had altered sensorium and diagnosed to have ?DKA, given insulin and treated.
After 10 days pt developed swelling of lower limbs and ulceration on right toe and plantar aspect of foot for which he was treated 4 months back he had altered sensorium 2⁰to hyponatremia?SIADH with pedal edema, anasarca, decreased urine output, vomiting,loose stools.
4 years back, fractured his right leg
K/c/o of DM since 10 years
K/c/o HTN since 4 years
N/k/c/o of asthma, TB, Epilepsy
Personal history:
Diet: mixed
Appetite: normal
Sleep: adequate
Bowel and bladder: increased micturition, normal bowel movements
No addictions and allergies
Daily routine:
Used to work as an agricultural worker, but since 4 years since he fractured his leg, he stopped working.
He wakes up at 6 am then freshens up. Then he eats breakfast at 8 am(jowar and curry). Then he sits and chats with his family members and his neighbours. 1 pm he has lunch which is similar to his breakfast. He takes an afternoon nap and then wakes up at 3 pm and then watches tv or chats with his neighbours. At 6 pm he has dinner consiting of jowar roti and sleeps at 8 pm.
GENERAL EXAMINATION:
Vitals :-
Bp:- 140/90 mm hg
RR:- 20CPM
PR:- 96 BPM
GRBS:- high
No pallor,icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy
Pedal edema is present upto knees
Systemic examination :-
CVS:
Inspection:
There are no chest wall abnormalities
The position of the trachea is central.
Apical impulse is not observed.
There are no other visible pulsations, dilated and engorged veins, surgical scars or sinuses.
Palpation:
Apex beat was localised in the 5th intercostal space 2cm lateral to the mid clavicular line
Position of trachea was central
There we no parasternal heave , thrills, tender points.
Auscultation:
S1 and S2 were heard
There were no added sounds / murmurs.
Respiratory system:
Bilateral air entry is present
Normal vesicular breath sounds are heard.
Per Abdomen:
Shape is scaphoid
Abdomen is soft and non tender with no signs of organomegaly
Bowel sounds are heard
CNS:
HIGHER MENTAL FUNCTIONS-
Normal
Memory intact
CRANIAL NERVES :Normal
Normal sensations felt in all dermatomes
MOTOR EXAMINATION
Normal tone in upper and lower limb
Normal power in upper and lower limb
Gait: Walks with a limp
REFLEXES
Normal, brisk reflexes elicited- biceps, triceps, knee and ankle reflexes elicited
CEREBELLAR FUNCTION
Normal function
No meningeal signs were elicited
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