GM case 2
CASE scenario....
Hi,I am K.Sathpriya,3rd BDS student.This is an online elog book to discuss our patients health data after taking his consent .This also reflects my patient centered online learning portfolio
CASE HISTORY
Patient Details
A 50 years old male,Occupation-Agriculture,Resident of Venkatadripalam presented with
Chief complaints
Fever,
Decrease in output of urine,
Swelling of legs.
History of present illness
*Patient was apparently normal 5-6 months back,then he developed swelling of body like facial puffiness,swelling of hands,swelling of legs-insidious in onset,gradually progressive-on and off.
*Swelling of lower limbs-pitting type extending upto knee,relived by lying down,aggrevated on sitting and walking.
*Patient came with decreased urine output since 10 days associated with burning micturition.
*Fever since 10 days-Low grade,intermittent associated with chills and relieved by medication
History of past illness
*Diabetes mellitus since 10 years
*Hypertension since 5 years
*Epilepsy 2 years ago
*Not a known case of TB
*No thyroid
*No asthma
Drug History
Metformin-500mg BD
Amlodipine-10mg OD
Levipil-750mg OD
Family History
No similar complaints
Personal History
Diet-Vegetarian
Allergy towards Brinjal,Potato
Appetite-Loss of appetite
Sleep-Inadequate sleep
Bowel&Bladder-Abnormal
General examination
Patient is conscious and Cooperative
Pallor-Absent
Icterus-Absent
Clubbing-Absent
Cyanosis-Absent
Lymphadenopathy-Absent
Edeoma-Present
Q/A
*Is there any possibility of Edema affecting other systems?
*Is there any kidney infection behind decrease in the output of urine?