50 year old man with ascites

 

FINAL EXAMINATION LONG CASE REPORT 

NAME: K Pranati

Hall ticket no: 1701006093

Batch: 2017

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50 year old male, resident of Pochampally, farmer by occupation came to Medicine OPD with complaints of : 

* Abdomen distension since 7 days 
* Pain abdomen since 7 days
* Pedal edema since 5 days 
* Breathlessness since 4 days.





HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: 

* The patient was apparently asymptomatic 6 months ago when he developed jaundice and was treated at a private practitioner.


* Later he developed abdominal distension about 7 days ago - insidious in onset, gradually progressive to the present size - associated with 

  • Colicky pain in epigastric region and right hypochondrium .
  • High grade fever, not associated with chills and rigor, decreased on medication, No night sweats.
  • Not associated with Nausea, vomiting, loose stools 


* Pedal edema present. It was gradually progressive, Pitting type, Bilateral ,Below knees. It increases during the day - maximum at evening.

  • No local rise of temperature and tenderness 
  • Grade 2 
  • Not relived on rest 

*He also complained of shortness of breath since 4 days - MRC grade 4, Insidious in onset, Gradually progressive ,Aggravated on eating and lying down ; No relieving factors.

  • No PND
  • No cough/sputum/hemoptysis
  • No chest pain
  • No wheezing


* Patient is a known alcoholic since 20 years. Ascites increased after his last drink on 29th May, 2022.


Daily Routine : 


*Wakes up at 5am and goes to field.

*Comes home at 8am and has rice for breakfast. Returns to work at 9am.

*Has lunch at 1pm

*Work 2-6 pm

*Returns to home at 6pm

*Dinner at 8pm

*Alcohol consumption twice a week, 180 ml.


PAST HISTORY: 


No history of similar complaints in the past 

Medical history- not a known case of DM, HTN, TB, Epilepsy, Asthma, CAD

Surgical history - insignificant 


PERSONAL HISTORY: 

  • Diet - mixed
  • Appetite- reduced since 7 days
  • Sleep - disturbed
  • Bowel - regular
  • Bladder - oliguria since 2 days, no burning micturition, feeling of incomplete voiding. 
  • Allergies- none
  • Addictions - Beedi - 8-10/day since 20 years ; 

                           - Alcohol - Toddy - 1 bottle, 2 times a week, since 20 years;

                                           - Whiskey-180 ml, 2 times a week, since 5 years.

                                           - Last alcohol intake - 29th May, 2022.


FAMILY HISTORY:

Not significant 


GENERAL EXAMINATION: 

*Patient is conscious, coherent and co-operative.

*Examined in a well lit room.

*Moderately built and nourished


*Icterus - present (sclera)

*Pedal edema - present - bilateral pitting type, grade 2                   


*No pallor, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy.










Vitals : 

Temperature- febrile

Respiratory rate - 16cpm

Pulse rate - 101 bpm

BP - 120/80 mm Hg.


SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION: 


CVS : S1 S2 heard, no murmurs

Respiratory system : normal vesicular breath sounds heard.


Abdominal examination: 


INSPECTION : 

*Shape of abdomen- distended

*Umblicus - everted

*Movements of abdominal wall - moves with respiration 

*Skin is smooth and shiny;

*No scars, sinuses, distended veins, striae.


PALPATION : 

Local rise of temperature present.

Tenderness present - epigastrium.

Tense abdomen 

Guarding present

Rigidity absent 


Fluid thrill positive 


Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Lymph nodes are not palpable 


PERCUSSION:

Liver span : not detectable 

Fluid thrill: felt 


AUSCULTATION: 

Bowel sounds: heard in the right iliac region 







CNS EXAMINATION: 

Conscious 

Speech normal

No signs of meningeal irritation 

Cranial nerves: normal

Sensory system: normal

Motor system: normal

Reflexes:      Right.           Left. 

Biceps.         ++.                 ++

Triceps.         ++.                 ++

Supinator      ++.                  ++

Knee.              ++.                 ++

Ankle              ++.                  ++


Gait: normal


INVESTIGATIONS: 


Serology: 

HIV - negative 

HCV - negative 

HBsAg - negative 

















PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS: 

Acute decompensated liver failure with ascites.


TREATMENT: 


1. Inj PAN 40 mg IV/OD

2. Inj LASIX 40mg IV/BD

3. Tab Spiranolactone 50mg/ BD

4. Inj Thiamine 1 amp in 100 ml NS IV/ TID

5. Syrup lactulose 15 ml/ TID

6. Abdominal girth charting 4th hourly

7. Fluid restriction <1L/ day

8. Salt restriction <2g/ day

Ascitic fluid was tapped twice- on 2nd June 2022 & 6th June 2022







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