History A 58-year-old female presented to the emergency department with complaints of palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue for the past two weeks. She also reported weight loss, heat intolerance, and increased sweating over the last three months. The patient had no significant past medical history of cardiovascular disease but mentioned a family history of […]
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History A 12-year-old male presents to the clinic with a complaint of dark-colored urine for the past week. His mother reports that he had a sore throat approximately three weeks ago, which was treated symptomatically at home. The patient also mentions a reduction in urine output over the past few days and has felt increasingly
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History A 34 year old female presents to the clinic with complaints of easy bruising and prolonged bleeding from minor cuts over the past month. She also reports occasional episodes of nosebleeds and heavy menstrual periods. There is no significant past medical history, and she is not on any medications. She denies any recent infections
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History A 35-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fever, headache, myalgia, and jaundice. He reported recent exposure to floodwaters while cleaning his basement. He had no significant past medical history and was not on any regular medications. Examination On examination, the patient appeared ill and icteric. Key findings included:
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A 35-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a sudden onset of fatigue, bruising, and confusion. She reported a history of easy bruising over the past week, accompanied by fever and abdominal pain. Examination Findings During the physical examination, the following observations were made: Laboratory Results The initial laboratory tests revealed: Additional Laboratory Tests
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A 19-year-old college student presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of high fever, headache, and a rapidly progressing purpuric rash. The patient is also experiencing photophobia, nausea, and myalgias. Symptoms began approximately 12 hours ago, starting with a sore throat and fever. From History Examination General Appearance Vital Signs Skin Neurological Cardiovascular
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History A 25-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight loss, and night sweats over the past few months. She reports intermittent fever and muscle pain. Recently, she has noticed diminished pulses in her arms and episodes of dizziness. General Examination Upon general examination, the following findings are noted: Systemic Examination Respiratory System (RS) Cardiovascular System (CVS)
Patient History A 58-year-old male with a long-standing history of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia was recently prescribed prazosin. The patient was otherwise compliant with his antihypertensive medications and had no prior history of syncope or orthostatic hypotension. He was instructed to take 1 mg of prazosin at bedtime to minimize potential side effects. Symptoms
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Case Presentation HistoryMrs. Smith, a 55-year-old female, presented with a sudden onset of severe pain in her left ear, accompanied by facial weakness and difficulty closing her left eye. She reported a recent episode of shingles on her left forehead. Comorbidities General Examination Systemic Examination Labs RadiologyMRI of the brain with contrast revealed enhancement of
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History: A 16-year-old male presents with a history of persistent high blood pressure, despite being on multiple antihypertensive medications. Additionally, he reports episodes of muscle weakness and fatigue. No significant family history of hypertension or renal disease is noted, making this case intriguing. Examination: General Examination Systemic Examination Diagnostic Evaluation Laboratory Findings Complete Blood Count
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