65 yr old patient with pain in lower abdomen and Shortness of breath

A 65-year-old male patient  who is a farmer once(stopped working 6 years back)came to the medical OPD with the 

Date of history taking:- 5/12/22
Date of examination:- 5/12/22

CHIEF COMPLAINTS:- 

Pain in the lower abdomen since 8 days 
Shortness of breath since 8days

HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS:- 

The patient was apparently asyptomatic 8days back then he  experienced diffuse pain all over the abdomen which was insidious in onset and was not radiating and relieved on temporary medication ( drug - unknown; dose unknown; indication - unknown ) character of pain (?)
He also developed shortness of breath 8days which was insidious in onset grade 3 ( sob on normal physical activity) which was relieved on medication ( drug unknown; dose - unknown) 
It is associated with productive cough ( which has mucous as content scanty in quantity; white in colour; and no foreign bodies) 
fatigue; sweating ; 




NO H/O of Hematemesis, Malena, Vomiting, Nausea H/O bulky stools, black tarry, and clay-coloured. H/O Jaundice, pruritus
NO H/O fever with chills
NO H/O anorexia
NO H/O orthopnea, palpitations
NO H/O frothy urine
NO H/O haematuria, oliguria
NO H/O blood transfusions
NO H/O tattoo marking
NO H/O loss of weight
NO H/Ohistory of palpitations 
No H/O fever, or joint pains. 

PAST HISTORY:-

History of pulmonary TB 25 yrs back 

No history of DM 

No history of Hypertension, asthma, epilepsy, TB

No history of prolonged hospital stay

No history of previous surgeries
PERSONAL HISTORY:-

Appetite - Reduced since 1 year

Diet - Mixed

Bowel and Bladder - Regular

Sleep - inadequate 

Addictions - stopped 20 years back, before alcohol and smoking


FAMILY HISTORY:-

None of the patient’s parents, siblings, or first-degree relatives have or have had similar complaints or any significant co-morbidities.

ALLERGIC HISTORY:-No allergies to any kind of food or medication.
Asthma/COPD/ CAD/ Blood transfusions
Any surgeries, drug usage, allergies.

HIGH ARCHED PALATE
GENERAL EXAMINATION:- 

A 65 old male patient, supine decubitus who Is conscious, coherent and cooperative comfortably seated/lying on the bed, well-oriented to time,place and person

There is Pallor
No, Icterus, cyanosis, clubbing 
generalized lymphadenopathy and no pedal edema 

Pulse: Rate, rhythm(regular)character(normal ), volume :- low 

Afebrile 

BP- 120/80mmHg

PR-76bpm(Pulse: Rate, rhythm(regular)character(normal ), volume :- low ) 

RR-20cpm(type- Abdomino thoracic) 

SpO2-98%

GRBS-98mg/dL

CVS-S1S2+

RS-BAE+

PA-soft, tenderness at Rt hypogastrium and left lumbar region

CNS-NFD

No hepatomegaly and splenomegaly

PERCUSSION:

Normal

AUSCULTATION:

1. Bowel Sounds - heard 

CVS:-   

INSPECTION:-

Appears normal in shape

Apex beat is not visible

PALPITATION:

1- All inspectory findings were confirmed.

2-Trachea is central.

3-Apex Beat - diffuse 

No palpable murmurs (thrills)

AUSCULTATION:-

S 1; S 2 heard in all the areas

INVESTIGATIONS:-

29-11-2022

30-11-2022









ABG



1-12-2022

                            
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3-12-2022



ECG(5-12-2022) 


PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:- 

Pain abdomen under evaluation

Heart failure with mid range reduced ejection fraction (52%)

with Anemia under evaluation with Chronic kidney disease

with a history of Pulmonary TB- 25 years back

 TREATMENT: 

1.   HEAD END ELEVATION UPTO 30           Degrees

2.   INJ AUGMENTIN 1.2g IV/STAT

3.   INJ PANTOP 40mg/IV/BD

4.   NEBULIZATION WITH SALBUTAMOL 4 the hourly

5.   INJ LASIX 20mg/IV/BD

6.   INJ SPORLAC- DS po/TID

7.   ORS sachets

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