34 year old male lorry driver with vomiting, hiccups

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A 34 year old male patient lorry driver by occupation resident of chitiyala came to opd with chief complaints of Vomiting, Hiccups and Cough since 4 days


HOPI- 
Patient was apparently asymptomatic 4 days back then he had vomiting 10 episodes per day which is sudden in onset,non bilious,non projectile,food and water as the contents. 

Vomiting is present immediately after food,water and alcohol intake.After vomiting he was associated with generalized weakness for which he went to local hospital and was under normal saline 4 days back.

There is history of dark stools 4 days back lasted for 1 day, which is non blood stained.

Hiccups Since 4 days continuously and associated with mild difficulty in swallowing 

Cough- dry since 4 days not associated with fever sore throat cold.

Similar complaints --3 months back he had vomiting and was diagnosed with jaundice 

---10 years ago he met with an accident and was in coma for 2 days




Past History 
Not a known case of Dm,Tb, epilepsy, asthma,HTN
No h/o previous surgery 
No h/o any allergy 



Personal History 
Diet- mixed 
Appetite- decreased 
Bowel and bladder- regular 
Sleep- regular 

Addictions-
chronic alcoholic since 16years 
Alcohol since 16 yrs daily ( minimum 2 pegs ,binge drinker) 3 months back he has stopped Consuming alcohol as he was diagnosed with jaundice,  but strated drinking again 2 months ago  occasionally .5-10days back he  started consuming alcohol.
Increased consumption during night after dinner.
Also consume tobacco in the form of gutka ( betel quid ) . Starting he used to take 1 packets, now he is taking 10 packets daily  .he started consuming gutka since 16 years approximately 
After he stopped his studies 


Family history 
Not significant 

General physical examination-
Patient is conscious coherent cooperative well oriented to time place and person moderately built and nourished 
Pallor -absent
Icterus- absent 
Cyanosis- absent 
Clubbing absent 
Lymphadenopathy-absent 
Edema-absent 


Vitals 
Temperature- afebrile
RR-16cpm
PR 75bpm
BP 130/70 mm hg


Systemic examination
Abdominal examination
On inspection :-
Abdomen flat 
No distension  
No engorged veins 
No visible pulsations 
No scars

Palpation-

All inspectory findings are confirmed in Palpation

No tenderness

No guarding rigidit

No Hepatomegaly 

No splenomegaly

Percussion-

Liver span 10 cm 

Auscultation

 Bowel sounds are heard

Respiratory system 

Trachea is central 

B/l air entry is present 

Normal respiratory movements 

Normal vesicular breath sounds

Cardiovascular system

S1 and S2 heard no murmurs present 

CNS examination 

No focal neurological deficits

Provisional diagnosis 

Alcoholic liver disease 

Hyponatremia with hiccups 


Investigation 

02/12/2022

Lft


serum  electrolyte 


Blood area


Serum creatinine


complete blood picture 


4/12/2022

Lft


Serum electrolyte


Blood urea



Complete blood picture 


ECG



Other investigation done

Ultra sound abdomen

Hepatomegaly,fatty liver seen in usg 
 Investigation
5/12/2022

Serum creatinine 

blood urea

Liver function tests serum electrolyte

Treatment

1. IVF- 0.9 NS @ 100 ml/hr

RL- @ 100 ml/hr

2 Inj. Thiamine 200 mg in 100 ml NS IV/TIDI 

3.Inj. Zofer 4 mg/ IV/ TID

 4.Inj. Metoclopramide 10 mg/IV/SOS

5. Syp. Lactulose 30 ml/ PO/ HS

 6.Inj. Vit K 20 mg IV/STAT (100 ml NS) followed by Inj. Vit K 10 mg in 100 ml NS/IV/BD

7. Syp. Mucaine gel 15 ml/PO/TID

8. Tab. PAN-D (40/30) PO/OD

9. Watch for any bleeding manifestations

10. Watch for signs of Hepatic encephalopathy

11. Strict I/O charting

12. Monitor vitals BP, PR, Temp

13. Inform SOS

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