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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.
A 55 year old female presented with chief Complaints of
• Fever since 10 days
• Generalised weakness since 10 days
HOPI:
The patient was apparently asymptomatic 10 days ago then she developed high grade fever which was sudden in onset, continuous and fever associated with chills and rigor. No aggravating factors , fever relieved with medication.
Fever associated with Backpain which was insidious in onset, gradually progressive, dull pain , continuous with no aggravating and relieving factors.
There is generalised weakness since 10 days.
She received 2 injections of antibiotics from a RMP intially. Later she was taken to a government hospital where she was told to have low platelet count.
Past History -
Not a known case of Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Tuberculosis, Epilepsy, CAD, Thyroid disorders.
Personal History-
Daily Routine of the patient-
Diet: Mixed
Appetite: Decreased
Sleep: Normal
Bowel and Bladder Movements: Regular
Addictions- History of Smoking 2 to 3 times a day since the last 40 years. Stopped smoking 20 days back.
Occasionally Alcoholic since the last 10 years.
Family History: Not Significant
Drug History: Not Significant
No known allergies.
General Examination:
Patient is concious, coherent and cooperative well oriented to time, place and person. She is well built and we'll nourished.
Pallor- Absent
Icterus- Absent
Cyanosis - Absent
Clubbing - Absent
Lymphadenopathy- Absent
Bilateral Pedal Edema is present.
Vitals:
Temperature - Afebrile
BP- 100/70
Pulse-81
RR- 14 cpm
Systemic Examination:
Abdominal Examination -
On Inspection:
Abdomen is slightly Distended, no flant fullness, umbilicus is center and slit like. No scars, sinuses visible. No engorged veins.
On Palpation:
All inspectory findings are confirmed on Palpation.
Tenderness is seen on the right hypochondrium region.
Percussion: No Significant Findings
Auscultation: Bowel Sounds heard
Respiratory system:
Bilateral air entry is present
Normal vesicular breath sounds are heard
CVS:
Inspection:
Position of the trachea is central.
Apical impulse is not observed.
No other visible pulsations, dilated and engorged veins,sinuses.
Palpation:
Apex beat was localised in the 5th intercostal space 2cm lateral to the mid clavicular line
Position of trachea was central
No parasternal heave , thrills, tender points.
Auscultation:
S1 and S2 were heard
There were no added sounds / murmurs.
CNS -
No focal neurological deficit.
Fever Chart-
Clinical Pictures-
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