Final practical exam long case medicine discussion
1701006082;( long case)
I’ve 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
K.shirisha
Hall ticket number; 1701006082
9th semester.
case discussion;
A 47 year old female patient Tailor by occupation .resident of Nalgonda came to the opd on 31/5/22.
Chief complaints;
Shortness of breath since 15 days
Fever since 1 month
Generalized weakness since 2 months
Multiple joint pains since 2-3 months
History of present illness;
The patient was apparently asymptomatic 15years ago then she developed a multiple joint pains .which was insidious in onset and gradually progressive . Pain was fleeting type associated with morning stiffness .and not associated with swelling.
Pain was more over the wrist and knee.
Aggrevated on doing work and relieved by medication.( Diclofenac tablet)
* On August she had received a covid vaccine .after that she developed multiple joint pains. due to which she consulted a local doctor( orthopaedic).and recieved a medication.( Diclofenac injections for 1 week) then pain was relieved.
* On 22/11/21
She again consulted orthopaedic for polyarthritis . and some tests were done
RA factor was negative.and she was recieving medications (nsaids).
She was consulting a orthopaedic monthly twice till 14/4/22.
On 14/4/22;
She had fever which was high grade .on and off . Associated with joint pains .she consulted a local doctor.and prescribed some medications which was relieved.
On5/4/22;
patient was having an episode of loss of consciousness with cold peripheries with sweating [grbs 7mg/dl] after taking Tab Glimi M2 prescribed by a local practitioner for high sugars?250mg/dl.
On 30/5/22:
She had fever which was on and off . associated with shortness of breath on exertion. And consulted a local doctor there tests were done.
Widal test ; positive
RA factor ; positive
C/O erythematous rash over face with itching . Since 1 week. Aggrevated on drug usage.
C/O swelling of left foot with redness and local rise of temperature
C/O generalized body pains
C/O loss of appetite,
C/O hair loss
C/O weight loss (72- 46 kg)
C/O caries tooth more on lower jaw
C/O dry lips, blepharitis, mouthulcers.
C/O decreased sweating.
Past history;
Patient had a history of diminution of vision at age of 15 years started
using spectacles but there was gradual, progressive, painless loss of vision was certified as blind 2 years back .
Family history;
Her younger sister had similar complaints of joint pains .she is recieving medications since 10 years
Menstrual history;
Age of menarche; 14 years of age
28 days cycle , regular
Menopause : 1 year ago
Obstetric history;
G1 L1
Male boy,15 years old, immunized, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months ,mole stones achieved
Personal history;
Appetite ; decreased
Diet ; mixed
Bowel and bladder; regular
Sleep; adequate
No addictions
General examination;
The patient is conscious, coherent,cooperative, moderately built and nourished.
Pallor ; present
No icterus , cyanosis,clubbing , lymphadenopathy,edema.
Vitals;
Temperature; afebrile at the time of presentation
Blood pressure; 110/70 mmHg
Heart rate; 72bpm, regular, normal volume
Respiratory rate; 14 cpm
LOCAL EXAMINATION:
Swelling was noted at left lower limb on lateral aspect of ankle which is red in color, tenderness, local rise of temperature,all pulses like anterior tibial,posterior tibial,dorsalis pedis pulses were felt
Erythematous rash, hyperpigmented present on face ,sparing nasolabial folds.
Parotid gland enlargement
Systemic examination;
Respiratory system;
Inspection of upper respiratory tract
Dental caries; partial loss of tooth ( due to decreased saliva production)
Dry ,fissured tongue, peeled cracked lips due to decreased saliva production
BAE-PRESENT
Normal vesicular breath sounds,no wheeze or no adventitious sounds
GIT;
Per abdomen;
Cranial nerves;
1 ) olfactory nerve ; percieves smell
2) optic nerve :
Visual acuity ; Right eye. ; Counting finger 1/2 Left eye; counting finger 1/2
3) occlomotor nerve ; normal
4) trochlear nerve ; normal
5) trigeminal nerve ; normal
6) abducens nerve ; normal
7) facial nerve; normal
8) vestibuli cochlear nerve; normal
9) glossopharyngeal nerve; normal
10)vagus
nerve ; normal
11) spinal accessory nerve ; normal
12) hypoglossal nerve ; normal
Gait: normal
Motor system ;
Power U/L L/L
Right 5/5 5/5
Left 5/5 5/5
Tone U/L L/L
Right normal. Normal
Left Normal Normal
Reflexes Biceps triceps supinator knee ankle
Right 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+. 2+
Left 2+ 2+. 2+. 2+. 2+
Plantar reflex: flexor
Sensory system : normal
Cerebral signs;
Finger nose in coordination; yes
Knee heel in coordination; yes
Ophthalmology ;( referral notes)
31/5/22
? Secondary sjogren syndrome
Anaemia secondary to chronic inflammatory disease
with LT LL cellulitis
B/L Optic atrophy
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