general medicine
GM CASE 5
April,15, 2023
GM CASE 5
Case scenario.....
Hi, I am B.pragathi , a student of 3rd BDS .this is an online elog book to discuss our patient health data after taking his consent . This also reflects my patient centered online learning portfolio .
CASE HISTORY
Patient details
A 70 years old male , occupation wender, Resident of nakrekal presented with
Chief complaints
He has suffering from body pain and shortness of breath, decreased appetite since 10days.
History of present illness
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 10 days back. Then he had generalised weakness all over the body which is insidious in onset and gradually progressive in nature. Easy fatigability, and shortness of breath which is grade 1in onset and gradually progressed to grade 2 that is patient was having dyspnea in rest position. Weaknesses, fatigability, breathlessness are aggrevated by walking and while doing normal daily activities and he was on dialysis since 2months.
History of past illness
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 20 years back on routine medical checkup. Also diagnosed with hypertension 8 years back.
No known case of tuberculosis, asthma, seizures, cerebrovascular accident( CVD) , coronary artery disease ( CAD).
Family history
No similar complaints
Personal history
Diet: mixed
Appetite: decreased
Sleep: Normal
Bowel and Bladder movements: regular movements .
Micturition: regular
Addictions: alcohol consumption 30 years back occasionally.
General examination
Built:thin
Nourishment: moderately nourishment
Pallor:No
Icterus: No
Cyanosis: No
Clubbing of fingers: No
Lymphadenopathy: No
Oedema: No
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS
Chronic kidney disease
Q/ A
1) Is dialysis the only way for renal failure?
2)what diet should I take from now onwards?
3)Is kidney transplantation is possible ?
4) Is there any other complications with renal failure?