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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 74 year old male who came with a chief complaint of
1. Involuntary movements in the B/L upper limbs and lower limbs since 1 year
2. Abdominal discomfort and tightness since 2 months
3. Pain in B/L knee joints since 2 months
HOPI :
patient was apparently asymptomatic 1 year ago then he developed involuntary movements (tremors) in the B/lL Upper limb and lower limb , insidious in onset and gradually progressive to impair his day to day activities.
The movements are aggressive by work and not relieved with rest .abdominal discomfort since 2months , immediately after eating food burning sensation in the epigastric region
N/h/o vomiting, loose stools ,pain abdomen
Pain in B/L knee joints difficulty in sitting down and getting up.
No H/o any drug intake
N/o any similar complaints in the past
Past history:
N/k/c/o HTN / Dm / Tb /asthma/epilepsy
Personal history:
He was a tailor for 30 years but has now retired.
He lives a solitary life as his wife has passed away and has no children.
Diet: Vegetarian
Appetite: decreased since 1 month
Sleep: normal
Bowel and bladder: regular
Habits: none
Family history:
insignificant
General Examination:
Patient was conscious coherent and cooperative. Well oriented to time place and person.
No signs of pallor, icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy, edema
Vitals :
BP- 150/80 mmhg
PR - 102 bpm
RR - 18 CPM
Temp -96.2 F
GRBS -108
SPO2- 98
CNS EXAMINATION:
HIGHER MENTAL FUNCTIONS-
Normal
Memory intact
CRANIAL NERVES :Normal
SENSORY EXAMINATION
Normal sensations felt in all dermatomes
MOTOR EXAMINATION
RT. LT
POWER - UL 5/5 5/5
L L 5/5 5/5
TONE. - UL N N
LL. N N
REFLEXES
biceps 2+. 2+
Triceps 2+. 2+
Supinator 1+. 1+
Knee 2+. 2+
Ankle. 1+. 1+
Plantar B/L flexed
CEREBELLAR FUNCTION
Normal function
No meningeal signs were elicited
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
INVESTIGATIONS
HEMOGRAM
HB 12.2
TLC: 10200
Plt:3.25
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