58years old male with pedal edema

March 18,2022

58years old male with pedal edema

March 18

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58 year old male, labourer by occupation, came to the OPD with the chief complaints of Shortness of breath since 15 days, worsened 3 days back, facial puffiness since 1 week

History of Present illness - 

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 4 years ago

4 years ago - pt complained of giddiness, went to a local hospital and was diagnosed as Hypertensive 

2 years back Pt developed  pedal edema, progressed gradually to knees, diagnosed with renal failure and initiated dialysis weekly twice

Left upper limb swelling, gradually progressing to current size, since 4 months . Swelling in the left chest region, gradually progressing to current size, since 4 months

Back pain since 2 months

7 days back - developed Facial puffiness

Shortness of breath since 7days

 

No c/o palpitations, giddiness, cold, cough, burning micturition

PAST HISTORY -

Known case of Hypertension since 4years on Tab nifedipine 10mg OD

Not K/C/O TB, Epilepsy, Asthma, CAD.

Personal history

Appetite- normal

Diet- mixed

Bowel movement- Regular

Alcoholic stopped 4 yrs ago

Non smoker

On examination

Pt is coherent, conscious, cooperative 

No Pallor,Icterus,Cyanosis,Lymphadenopathy

Edema of feet + 

Vitals

Pr:82/min

Bp:140/90

Spo2:98%

Temp - Afebrile

Systemic examination

CVS - S1,S2 +

RS - BAE  present 

CNS - NAD

P/A- Soft, non tender

Investigations

Serology - Negative

Provisional Diagnosis -CKD

Treatment-

Fluid restriction (<1l/day)

Salt restriction (<2g/day)

T· LASIX 40 mg PO BD

T. Nicardia 100mg PO BD

T. NODOSIS 500 MG PO BD

T. OROFER-XR PO OD

T. SHELCAL-CT PO OD

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