chronic decompensated liver disease secondary to alcohlolism
Unit 6:
Case admitted in male ward on 6/2/2021.
Interns
M. Swarna
K. Nikhil reddy
K. Divya
B.Manivarma
Juveria
Dr. Vinay(pgy1)
Dr. Rashmitha(pgy2)
Dr. A. Vaishnavi (pgy2)
Dr. Sai Radha(pgy3)
Dr. Hareen (SR)
Dr.Praveen Naik( asst.proff)
A 37 year old male resident of achanpally, who's a chronic alcoholic since 5 years,consumes brandy 80 ml/day,last alcohol intake is 9 days back came with complaints of
Right scrotal swelling 9 days back,got treated by a local doctor but not relieved.After 2 days patient noticed pedal edema, pitting type upto knee.He also complained of pain in the epigastric region, burning type associated with abdominal distension and shortness of breath.Shortness of breath increased on sitting but not on walking.Orthopnea absent.Tremors of both hands since 9 days.H/O of tremors 5 years ago whenever he stopped taking alcohol.No H/O of hemetemesis,Malena,loose stools, jaundice.No h/o oliguria, cough, fever, palpitations.
Past history-He gave a h/o burning sensation in feet 3 years ago,no tingling and numbness,no sensory loss and weakness.He also gave a history of jaundice 1 year back for which he was on medication for 15 days.No h/o dm,htn,CVD, epilepsy,asthma
Personal history-he consumes mixed diet with normal appetite, adequate sleep, regular bladder and bowel movements.. He's a chronic alcoholic since 9 years.he consumes 80 ml of brandy every day..
On examination patient is conscious, coherent and cooperative
Pedal edema-grade II, pitting type.
Bp-130/80 mm of hg
PR-102 bpm
CVS-S1,S2 heard,no murmurs
RS-bae+
P/A-
On inspection
Abdomen distended, umbilicus everted and flanks full, horizontal scar 5 cm above umbilicus of size 7*2 cms
On palpation-splenomegaly +,no tenderness
On percussion-shifting dullness +,b/l flanks-dull note
On ascultation-bowel sounds heard
Provisional diagnosis-chronic decompensated liver disease secondary to alcoholism
