A case of 65 year old male with complaints of abdominal pain and shortness of breath

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Case report

A 65 year old male patient came to opd with chief complaints of shortness of breath and abdominal pain since 5 days

HOPI

25 years back: patient was apparently asymptomatic 25 years back, then he developed cough with hemoptysis.

He was then diagnosed positive with pulmonary tuberculosis, for which he took anti tuberculosis therapy for 6 

2 years back:  he started experiencing shortness of breath which was insidious in onset aggrevated on doing physical work and relieved by resting. SOB is of grade 2

He went to a local doctor with complaints of sob and received medication, which helped in reducing the symptoms temporarily

6 months back: he again developed shortness of breath which was insidious in onset aggrevated with physical work and relieved by resting

Then he was taken to higher centre where he was given drugs for shortness of breath. He was not compliant with the treatment regimen, he only took medication when the sob increased.

5 months back: he met with an accident and sustained a left tibial fracture. 

It was managed with a POP cast for 45 days

7 days back: he developed shortness of breath ( grade 3 ) and diffuse abdominal pain, which is insidious in onset, non radiating, relieved on medication

SOB is associated with productive cough with scanty white sputum, fatigue and sweating.

NO HISTORY OF nausea, vomiting, anorexia, weight loss, jaundice, fever, hematuria, oliguria.

NO HISTORY OF: palpitations, orthopnea.

PAST HISTORY

patient suffered with tuberculosis 25 years back

He is a known case of hypertension since 3 years

No history of diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, 

No history of prolonged hospital stay

No history of previous surgeries

PERSONAL HISTORY

diet: mixed

Appetite :decreased

Sleep: adequate 

Bowel and bladder: regular

Addictions: stopped alcohol and smoking 20 years back

FAMILY HISTORY

no similar complaints in family 

ALLERGY HISTORY

No known allergies to food and drugs

GENERAL EXAMINATION 

Patient is lying in supine position comfortably on the bed

He is conscious coherent and cooperative, well oriented with time place and person.

Pallor +

No icterus, Clubbing, cyanosis, lymphadenopathy, edema


Vitals: 

Temperature 98°f

Blood pressure 110/80 mm Hg

Respiratory rate 22 cpm

Pulse rate 95 bpm

Spo2 98%

Peripheral pulses are felt, no radio radial delay and radio femoral delay.


SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION 

Respiratory system

INSPECTION:

Shape of Chest - normal

Trachea position central

Movements of the chest: bilaterally symmetrical

Type- abdomino thoracic type no accessory muscles involved.

Skin over the chest: no engorged veins, sinuses, subcutaneous nodules, intercostal scars, or intercostal swellings.

PALPATION:

No local rise in Temperature and tenderness

All inspectory findings are confirmed

Tactile vocal fremitus: bilaterally resonant and symmetrical in all areas

PERCUSSION:

Resonant all over the chest except infraxillary area

AUSCULTATION:

Normal vesicular breath sounds were heard in all areas except the left infra axillary where there are decreased breath sounds.


Abdominal examination

INSPECTION:

Shape :scaphoid

No Distention of Abdomen 

Flanks- full 

Umbilicus- normal 

The skin over the abdomen: normal

No engorged veins, visible pulsations, or hernia orifices.

PALPATION 

Abdomen is soft and diffusely tender

No hepatosplenomegaly, no guarding and rigidity

PERCUSSION

normal: tympanic note

AUSCULTATION: Normal Bowel sounds are heard

CVS examination 

INSPECTION

Precordial area appears to be normal

No visible scars, sinuses, and engorged veins

Apex beat was not visible

PALPATION

All inspector findings were confirmed.

Apex Beat - diffuse 

No palpable murmurs (thrills)

AUSCULTATION:-

S 1; S 2 heard in all areas

No murmurs, no abnormal sounds

INVESTIGATIONS

                             2d echo


DIAGNOSIS

Heart failure with mid range reduced ejection fraction 

With Cystic kidney disease


TREATMENT 

1.inj lasix 40 mg iv/bd

2.tab metxl 25mg po/od

3.tab pan 40 mg po/od

4.tab Ultracet po/bd

5.tab clopitab-a po/od

6.tab atorvastatin 20 mg po/od

7.tab darolac po/tid

8.nebulization with

     Duolin 12th hrly

     Budecort 8th hrly

9.IVF-NS 50 ml/hr

10. O2 supplementation 4 th hrly

11. Vitals every 4th hrly

SOAP NOTES

5/11/22

S: c/o Shortness of breath 

O:

Pt is ccc

Afebrile

BP:110/70mm hg

PR:90bpm

RR:20 cpm

CVS: S1 S2 heard

GIT: soft , non tender

RS: BAE+

GRBS:95 mg/dl

A:

Heart failure with resolved ejection fraction EF 39%, With moderate LV dysfunction, acute GE (resolved ) , multifocal atrial tachycardia 2° to COPD(resolved) ,With history of pulmonary tuberculosis 25 years ago, AKI on CKD(2° to PCKD),with COPD and rigth upper lobe collapse

P:

1) inj. Lasik 40mg iv /Bd/D

2)Tab . MGTXL 20mg PO/OD

3)Tab. Pan 40 PO/OD

4)Tab.Ultracet PO/OD

5)Tab. Clopitab A

6)Tab . Atrovastatin                       

7)Tab.Darolac

8)Neb . Duolin

             Budicort

9)iv ns -50/ml/hr iv infusion 










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