A 73year old male came to casualty with shortness of breath

 Hi I am, AnirudhManne (roll no:11), 3rd sem medical student. This is an online e-log book to discuss our patient's health data shared after taking his/her consent . This also reflects my patient centered care and online learning portfolio.

A 73 yr old male patient who is a farmer by occupation came to casualty with shortness of breath

Case sheet:
Chief complaints:
The patient complained of severe breathlessness since 10days and epigastric pain since 4days 

History of present illness
The patient was apparently asymptomatic 12yrs back.Then he developed chronic cough for which he went to a hospital where he was diagnosed with Tuberculosis then he used medication for 6months Then 4yrs back the patient developed a swelling in the scrotum which was diagnosed as hydrocele and then the surgery was done.Since 2months the patient is having breathlessness and used medicines given by the local doctor.He used to drink alcohol to get sleep at night.
1day back he developed a grade 4 SOB then he was brought to the hospital 

History of past illness:
The patient is not a known case of diabetes,asthma,epilepsy and hypertension 


Personal history:
Diet- mixed
Appetite- decreased
Sleep- decreased 
Bowel Movement’s - irregular
Addictions: cigarette(stopped 12 yrs back) and                          .                 alcohol.
No burning micturitiony

Family history :
No significant family history
General examination;
Patient was conscious, coherent and cooperative 
Moderately built and nourished
No pallor
No icterus
No cyanosis
No clubbing of fingers
No generalised lymphadenopathy 
No Pedal oedema
Investigations 








Clinical pictures







Treatment

Neb.C duolin and budecort

Inj lasix40mg

Inj Hydrocort100mg IV

Tab ecosprin75mg

Tab clopidrogel 75mg

Tab atorrel


Provisional diagnosis

Relapse of tuberculosis














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