GENERAL MEDICINE - Case Discussion

  Introduction:   This is an online  E-log Entry Blog to discuss, understand and review the clinical scenarios and data analysis of patients so as to develop my clinical competency in comprehending clinical cases, and providing evidence-based inputs.  Note:   The  cases have been shared after taking consent from the patient/guardian. All  names and other identifiers have been removed to secure and respect the privacy of the patient and the family . Here,    A 45 year old gentleman, driver by occupation, presented with chief complaints of excessive sleepiness associated with snoring since 10 years.  HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS Patient was apparently asymptomatic 10 years ago when he developed excessive sleepiness during the day. Associated with snoring and breathlessness episodes in sleep. He is also complaining of headache on both sides on the back of his head and corresponding neck pain which could be attributed to the position of his neck during his sleep episodes. The patient is a

  Introduction:   This is an online  E-log Entry Blog to discuss, understand and review the clinical scenarios and data analysis of patients so as to develop my clinical competency in comprehending clinical cases, and providing evidence-based inputs.  Note:   The  cases have been shared after taking consent from the patient/guardian. All  names and other identifiers have been removed to secure and respect the privacy of the patient and the family . Here,    A 63 year old female, shopkeeper by occupation, now admitted in the ICU, initially presented with chief complaints of diminished vision in left eye since 6 months and was admitted to opthalmology department for cataract surgery. HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS Patient was apparently asymptomatic 6 months ago when she developed DOV in her left eye, which was insidious in onset and gradual in progression. She underwent cataract surgery on 27th October for immature senile cataract in her left eye with PCIOL implantation, following which