45 year old male with decompensated liver ds and portal htn
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45 yr old male patient came with c/c of
-increased involuntary movements (tremors) ,since 1 day.
-increased drowsiness since 1 day.
History of presenting of illness- patient was apparently asymptomatic 8months back then he developed pedal edema, shortness of breath,distension of abdomen, itching of skin,jaundice and is diagnosed to have "chronic decompensated liver disease" with portal HTN with Ascites with grade 1 esophageal varcies with Times corporicet with HTN since 3yrs.
He was admitted in our hospital on 7/1/2023 gTreatment given was :-
1.salt restriction less than 2gm /day
2.fluid restriction less than 1.5l /day
3.Tab .lasix 40mg PO /BD for 10days
4.Tab. Spririnolactone 25mg PO /OD for 10days.
5.syrup.lactulose 15ml TID for 10days.
6.LuLitin cream l/a OD 2 weeks .
7.ebernet plus cream l/a OD 2 weeks.
8.Tab Teczine 10mg SOS.
9.absorb dusting powder thrice daily.
Patient was on regular follow up since then.
10days back he had shortness of breath and pedal edema and came to OPD for follow up and is on conservative management.
3days back- patient had h/o fever ,low grade ,relieved after taking medication (dolo 650mg ) not a/w cold/cough/vomiting /loose stools /pain abdomen /headache.
Increased drowsiness and involuntary movements since 1 day , aggravated with movement and relieved on taking rest
Past history -
Known case of HTN since 4 years ,n/k/c/o DM,asthma ,tb, epilepsy
h/o involuntary micturation,defeaction.
Tremors - increased with movements,absent at rest.
No h/o fall,head injury,seizure activity.
Personal history:-
Diet- mixed
Appetite -narmal
Bowel and bladder movement-regular
Sleep -adequate
Addictions-
General examination:-
Patient is conscious, coherent,cooperative
Moderately built,moderately nourished
No Pallor,icterus, cyanosis, clubbing,lymphadenopathy,bilateral pedal edema
Vitals:-
BP- 110/80mmhg
PR -85bpm
RR-20cpm
Spo2 99% at room air
GRBS - 107mg/dl
Temperature -99.4
Systemic examination:-
Cvs: s1,s2 heard ,no Murmurs,jvp not raised
Rs: BAE,no added sounds ,NVBS,
P/A: soft, distended, mild tenderness in both iliac fossa
CNS: higher mental functions intact, no focal neurological deficit
Provisional Diagnosis-
Decompensated liver disease with portal hypertension with hepatosplenomegaly with grade 2 esophageal varices with mild Portal hypertensive gastropathy with hepatic encephalopathy grade 1
Investigations:-
On 28th:-
30/4/2023-
1/5/23-
2/5/23-
3/5/23
Treatment:-
Fluid restriction<2l/day
Salt restriction<2g/day
As adviced by gastroenterologist
Tab Rifagut 550 mg po/od
Syp Hepamerz 15ml po/od
Tab lasilactone 5/25 po/od
Syp lactulose 15ml/po/tid
Tab Telma 20mg po/od
Tab Propranolol 10mgpo/od
Tab pan 40mg /po/od bbf
Oroalbumen powder 2 table spoons in 1 glass of water 3 times a day
Gastroenterologist opinion:-
Psychiatry opinion:-
Discharge summary:-
Diagnosis -
Decompensated liver disease with portal hypertension with hepatosplenomegaly with grade 2 esophageal varices with mild Portal hypertensive gastropathy with hepatic encephalopathy grade 1
Course in hospital:-
Patient was further investigated was treated conservatively psychiatry opinion was taken and was psycho educated and advised alcohol abstinence.Gastroenterologist opinion was taken and endoscopy was done.Mild PHG with 2nd grade esophageal varices in 2 column and was advised regarding liver transplantion and the same was explained to the patient an patient attenders.
Treatment:-
Fluid restriction<2l/day
Salt restriction<2g/day
As adviced by gastroenterologist
Tab Rifagut 550 mg po/od
Syp Hepamerz 15ml po/od
Tab lasilactone 5/25 po/od
Syp lactulose 15ml/po/tid
Tab Telma 20mg po/od
Tab Propranolol 10mgpo/od
Tab pan 40mg /po/od bbf
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