1801006096-SHORT CASE
Htno:- 1801006096
17march 2023
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60 year old female was admitted to opd with chief complaints of
1.Fever since 10 Days
2.Backache since 10days
3.Generalised weakness since 10 days
History of presenting illness:—
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 10 days ago.Then she developed high grade fever which was sudden in onset , continuous without diurnal variation and associated with chills.
She even complained of backache since 10 days which is insidious in onset , gradually progressive and persistent , dull aching and non radiating pain.
She even complained of generalized weakness since 10 days. and devoleped bilateral pedal edema.
Then she went to govt hospital where she was diagnosed with low blood pressure and decreased platelets.
As her condition was not improving she was admitted in our hospital.
Past history:
Not a known case of Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma ,TB, epilepsy and thyroid disorders.
No history of previous surgeries.
Personal history:
Diet : Mixed
Appetite: decreased
Sleep: disturbed
Bowel and bladder movements : Regular
History of smoking 2 to 3 times a day since 40 yrs (chutta).
Family history:
No significant family history
Treatment history:— antipyretic and antibiotics (unknown).
General examination:
Patient is conscious coherent and cooperative
Moderately built and nourished
Well orientated to time place and person
Pallor - present
Icterus - absent
Cyanosis- absent
Clubbing- absent
Lymphadenopathy - absent
Pedal edema - pesent
Vitals:
Temperature : febrile
BP: 80/60 mm hg
Pulse: 90 bpm
RR: 30cpm
Systemic examination:
Abdominal examination:
Inspection:
On inspection abdomen is slightly distended, no flank fullness, umbilicus is centre and slit like.No scars seen.No engorged veins
Palpation:
All inspectory findings are confirmed.
Tenderness is seen on the right hypochondrium region.
Percussion:
No significant findings
Auscultation:
Bowel sounds heard
CVS: S1 S2 heard
Respiratory system : Bilateral air entry present Normal vesicular breath sounds heard
CNS: No focal neurological deficits
Investigations:—
Hemogram:—
Hb-10.9
Neutrophils-73
Lymphocytes-25
Monocytes-2
Basophils-0
PCV-33.0
MCV- 87.3
MCH- 28.8
MCHC- 33
RBC count- 3.78 million
Platelet count- 30,000
No hemoparasites found.
Impression:— Normocytic normochromic anemia with thrombocytopenia.
Fever chart:—
Treatment:—
IV fluids-normal saline with 1 ampoule of optineurin.
Lasix 40mg IV
Inj PAN 40mg IV
Tab PCM per oral TID
inj . Neomal.
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