A 60yr old female with Ascitis

 A 60yr old female Resident of Narketpally who is housewife came to the OPD with cc of Abdominal dissension and tightness since 15 days.

HOPI:

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 10 years back then she went for routine checkup as she was weak to the hospital and diagnosed with Hypothyroidism.She used medication for about 1 year then stopped.Again started medication 3 years back as advised by doctor.

After 3 months she came to KIMS because of giddiness and was diagnosed with Diabetes and Hypertension. For which she used medication for about 1 year and stopped.And started 3 years back.

And 6yrs back she developed SOB for which she went to hospital and took medication. 1 yr later she was diagnosed with Asthma for which she was on medication and stopped.

History of pustules all over the body 3 years back .Took medication and got releived.Similar episode of lesions repeated 8 months back. 

History of Chronic Cough not associated with sputum 1 month back and subsided by inhalation(Ipratropium bromide).

History of Abdominal distension and tightness since 15 days for which she is admitted .

PAST HISTORY:

No similar complaints in the past.

PERSONAL HISTORY:

Diet: mixed

Appetite: decreased since 15 days.

Sleep: Inadequate ( disturbed sleep all over the night)

Bowel and bladder movements: good

Addictions: No

GENERAL EXAMINATION

Patient was conscious,coherent and cooperative and well orientated to time,place and person. 

Pallor - present

No Icterus , Clubbing, Cyanosis, Generalised lymphadenopathy

Bilateral pedal edema present pitting type

Vitals:

Temp: 102 degree at 8 am

Pulse rate:98bpm

Blood pressur:110/80mm Hg

Respiratory rate:18cycles/min

GRBS:174mg/dl






SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM EXAMINATION 


Respiratory system:

Inspection:

Symmetrical chest seen

No scars and sinuses 

Trachea central

Palpation:

Inspectory findings are confirmed

Palpable sounds are felt

Percussion: 

Resonant note present in all lung areas

Ascultation:

Breath sounds heard. 

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EXAMINATION 

HMF intact

Cranial nerves intact 

No focal neurological defecits 

PER ABDOMEN 

Inspection: 

Abdominal distension 

No scars, sinuses, mass visible

Slit like umbilicus 

Palpation:

Inspectory findings are confirmed 

Tenderness present.

Percussion:

Shifting dullness present.

Auscultation

: Normal bowel sounds heard

No bruit heard

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EXAMINATION 

Inspection : Bilaterally symmetrical chest present 

No scars, sinuses

No visible pulsations

Palpation:

Inspectory findings are confirmed

Apex beat normal

On Auscultation : 

S1 S2 heard

No murmurs or additional heart sounds

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EXAMINATION 

Higher mental functions intact 

Cranial nerves intact 

No focal neurological defecits

INVESTIGATIONS:


















PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS 

Ascitis secondary to chronic liver disease.

TREATMENT:

Tab Lasix 40mg oral BD

Tab Aldactone 50mg oral BD

Inj. Cefotaxime 2g IV BD

Tab Metformin 500mg oral BD

Tab Thyronorm 50mg oral BD

Tab Telma 40mg oral BD

Inj.Neomal 1gm iv (102 degre)

Tab Dolo 650mg oral.









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