GM case 4
April 3,2023
GM case 4
Case scenario....
Hi, this is M Sharath chand , 3 rd BDS student. This is an online eblog book to discuss our patient's health data after taking his consent. This also reflects my patient centered online learning portfolio.
CASE SHEET:-
A 7 year old female with sever vomiting and loose stools
Chief Complaint:
loose stools for 3days
vomiting for 3 days
Abdominal pain for 3 days
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:
3 Days earlier patient was asymptomatic. Later she developed loose stools and vomiting 3 episodes in a day.
The stools was watery.
The vomiting contained food particles.
Abdominal pain in lumbar region on and off for 3 days.
PAST HISTORY:-
No similar complaints in the past.
PERSONAL HISTORY:
Occupation: student(2nd grade)
Appetite: lost
Diet: non- vegetarian
Bowel: regular
GENERAL EXAMINTION:-
Pallor : Yes
Icterus: no
Cyanosis: no
Clubbing: no
Lymphadenopathy: no
Edema: no
VITALS:-
Temperature: 96F
Pulse: 72 beats per minute
Respiratory rate: 24 cycles per minute
Blood pressure:80/60 mm/Hg
SPO2: 98%
SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION:-
Cardio Vascular System:
Cardiac sounds: S1, S2 heard
Cardiac Murmur: no
Abdomen: soft
Tenderness: no
No organomegaly
Nervous system: child was nervous
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:
Dehydration
Questions from patient:-
How much water do I have to consume each day?
How do you treat dehydration?