A 60 year old woman with Uncontrolled Type2 DM

 


E LOG GENERAL MEDICINE 

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I've been given this case to solve in an attempt to understand the topic of "patient clinical data analysis" to develop my competency in reading and comprehending clinical data including history, clinical findings, investigations and come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan. 

A 60 year old woman from nalgonda, who is a housewife came to OPD with the chief complaint of-

Decreased appetite since 3 days

Vomiting(whatever she consumed) since 2 days

Fever since 6 days

Shortness of breath since 3 days


History of present illness-

She has been complaining with decreased appetite, vomiting and fever since 6 months which increased during nights and lasts for 6-8 days and relieved on medication.


She has been previously admitted here 6-8 months ago with a complaint of fever and discharged after attaining normal temperature on medication.


Past illness-

She was also diagnosed with renal failure 3 years ago


She has been diagnosed 20 years ago with type-2 DM for which she takes insulin injection and with Hypertension.


Personal History-

Diet: mixed

Appetite: decreased 

Sleep: hypersomnia

Bowel: irregular(once in 8-10days since 6 months)

Bladder: frequent urination(polyuria) and incontinence 

Addictions: pan 


Family History-

No significant family history 


General Examination:

Patient was conscious coherent and cooperative

Pallor - present 

No Icterus , Clubbing, Cyanosis, Generalised lymphadenopathy


Vitals-

Pulse: 72bpm

GRBS : 128mg/dl @4.30pm


Provisional Diagnosis-

Uncontrolled Type2 Diabetes Mellitus 




Chief Complaints:

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