GM case 1
GM case 1
Case scenario.....
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CASESHEET:a 65 year old women with joint pain and tingling.
Chief complaints: joint pain and tingling sensation since 10 days .
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Patient was apparently asymptomatic before 4 years .
Since 4 years the patient is suffering from joint pain. The pain has became sever since patient has fallen from stairs before 10 days .
The patient has developed joint pain first in lower limb and the to upper limb involving elbow and shoulder joint .
Swelling at joints are seen.
The tingling sensation of upper and lower limb.
Right side headache since 2 years.
Associated diseases:
Type II diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
History of past illness:
Type II diabetes mellitus since 1year and on medication of
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 100 mg
GLIMEPIRIDE 1mg
And
Hypertension since 3 years and on medication of
AMLODIPINE 5 mg.
PERSONAL HISTORY:
Appetite : Normal
Diet: Mixed
Bowel and bladder movements: Regular
Addictions : Nil
Micturition: normal
Known Allergies : nil
FAMILY HISTORY:
Not significant
GENERAL EXAMINATION:
Pallor : no
Icterus :no
Cyanosis : no
Clubbing : no
Lymphadenopathy : no
Edema : no
VITALS:
Temperature: 98.6°c/f
Pulse: 69beats per minute
Respiratory rate: 16cycles per minute
Blood pressure: 130/90 mm of Hg
SPO2: 98%
SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION:
Upper respiratory tract examination:
Left sided deviated nasal septum
Oral cavity- normal oral hygiene
Lower respiratory tract :
Inspection :
- shape of chest is symmetrical,elliptical
- Chest expansion equal on both sides
Palpation :
All inspectory findings are confirmed with palpation.
Trachea central in position.
No local rise in temperature
No tenderness
Chest movements: Equal on both side.
Cardiovascular Examination:
Thrills: no
Cardiac sounds: S1, S2 heard
Cardiac murmurs: No
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:
Osteoarthritis.
Questions from patient :
1. How long does take to cure?