GM case 4
GM case 4
Case scenario
Hi, this is P. Vennela, IIIrd BDS. This is an online eblog book to discuss our patients health data after taking his consent.This also reflects my patient centered online learning portfolio.
CASE HISTORY
Patient details:
A 59 yrs old male resident of parvathipuram came to hospital.
Chief complaint:
Fever since 6 days
Cold since 6 days
Cough since 6 days
History of present illness:
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 1 week back.
After which he developed fever which is insidious in onset and gradually progressive, low grade, intermittent, associated with chills and relieved by medication.
Fever is associated with cold and cough.
Cough was productive with whitish mucoid sputum, no foul smell and no blood associated.
History of past illness:
Patient has past illness of shortness of breath, chest pain and pain in abdomen.
No diabetes
No TB
No asthama
No thyroid
No epilepsy.
Personal history:
Diet: Mixed
Apettite: Normal
Bowel: regular
Sleep: adequate
Addiction: No
Family history:
No significant family history.
General examination:
Pallor: No
Icterus: No
Cynosis: No
Clubbing of fingers: No
Questions from patient:
1.How long does it take to cure?
