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I have been given this case to solve in an attempt to understand the topic of " Patient clinical data analysis" to develop my competancy in reading and comprehending clinical data including history, clinical finding, investigations and come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan
PRESENT HISTORY
An 80-year-old male resident of Kamanpet was admitted with complaints of acute urinary and fecal retention for the past 24 hours. The patient had been in a stable condition until a month ago when he began experiencing bilateral lower limb and knee pain. He sought care at a local hospital and received conservative management. During this time, he was informed about the risk of kidney injury and advised to follow a renal diet.
Yesterday, the patient experienced an inability to defecate (accompanied by the absence of flatus) and urinate, along with shortness of breath. There is no history of fever, but the patient did report constipation two days ago.
PAST HISTORY
known case of hypertension for the past 10 Years and has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for the past 6 years.
Interpretation: primary respiratory alkalosis acute with secondary metabolic acidosis
ECG
CHEST X-RAY
ERECT ABDOMEN X RAY
USG ABDOMEN
Right Renal calculi e/o 6mm in the mid pole of right kidney
Right Hydrouretronephrosis
Left complex Renal cortical cysts
Grade 1 RPD changes in bilateral kidneys
2D ECHO
EF 64%
IVC Size (1.09cms) collapsing
Moderate to severe MR (eccentric MR) Mild AR/TR with PAH
No RWMA
No AS/MS, sclerotic AV
Good LV systolic function
No diastolic dysfunction, No PE
REVIEW 2D ECHO ON 23-08-2023
No RWMA
IVC 1.45cms Non collapsing
RVSP= 42+10=52mmhg
PML PROLAPSE
Moderate to severe MR (eccentric MR) moderate AR mild to moderate TR with PAH
No AS/MS, sclerotic AV
Good LV systolic function
diastolic dysfunction present,No PE
UROLOGY REFERAL
Surgery Referal
[19/08/23, 11:23:45] ✍🏼: Fecal and urinary retention
1. What are the potential causes of simultaneous acute urinary and fecal retention in an elderly patient?
2. Are there any neurological, structural, or obstructive factors contributing to the retention of both urine and feces?
Shortness of Breath:
1. How does the presence of shortness of breath correlate with the patient’s inability to defecate and urinate?
2. Could there be a cardiovascular or respiratory issue causing both the shortness of breath and the urinary/fecal retention?
3. What diagnostic tests can help differentiate between cardiopulmonary and other potential causes of shortness of breath in this context?
[24/08/23, 19:00:10] Rakesh Biswas Sir HOD GEN MED: Great questions 👏
[24/08/23, 19:02:15] Rakesh Biswas Sir HOD GEN MED: What is thw connection between heart failure and intestinal dysmotility?
Review the literature and share. We have reviewed this in the past
[24/08/23, 19:16:49] ✍🏼: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5924849/
Although constipation represents the most common clinical manifestation of colon dysmotility in critically ill patients, colon dysmotility in these patients may rarely present in the form of acute pseudo-obstruction. Acute pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), also referred to as Ogilvie’s syndrome, is defined as a clinical syndrome characterized by impairment of intestinal propulsion, which may bear a resemblance to intestinal obstruction, in the absence of a mechanical cause. Acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction may also involve the small intestine and most frequently occurs in patients with stroke, myocardial infarction, peritonitis, sepsis, and postoperatively in orthopedic surgery, cesarean section, cardiovascular or lung surgery [61-63]. The pathophysiology underlying ACPO remains rather unclear, with the prevailing hypothesis being an imbalance in colonic autonomic innervation in the setting of other predisposing factors. The clinical hallmark of ACPO is the presence of dilation of the colon on a plain radiograph. The dilation favorably involves the cecum and the ascending and transverse colon, although the left colon, including the rectum, may also be affected. The prognosis of acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction varies with the underlying clinical condition.
[24/08/23, 20:17:50] ✍🏼: Is our patient having pseudobstruction as you said sir?
[24/08/23, 20:18:19] Rakesh Biswas Sir HOD GEN MED: Do they have a reference for the last three statements here or is their clinical opinion?
[24/08/23, 20:19:03] Rakesh Biswas Sir HOD GEN MED: Shows good amount of dilatation
Case 5
### Thematic Analysis of the Case
#### 1. **Coding:**
- **Acute Symptoms:** Urinary and fecal retention, shortness of breath.
- **Chronic Conditions:** Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, potential diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- **Imaging and Test Results:** Hydronephrosis, right renal calculi, bilateral kidney changes.
- **Hospitalization Journey:** ICU admission, kidney stent placement, focus on sepsis management.
#### 2. **Categorization:**
- **Urinary/Fecal Retention:** Acute onset, obstruction.
- **Kidney Issues:** Hydronephrosis, AKI, diabetic nephropathy.
- **Cardiac Concerns:** Heart failure, moderate-severe mitral regurgitation.
- **Multisystem Involvement:** Respiratory alkalosis with metabolic acidosis, abdominal distension, cardiovascular and renal connections.
#### 3. **Theme Identification:**
- **Acute Complications in Chronic Disease:** Urinary and fecal retention likely linked to kidney and heart function, compounded by diabetes and hypertension.
- **Multidisciplinary Management Challenges:** Coordination between nephrology, cardiology, and urology amidst critical symptoms and infection.
- **Chronic Conditions Leading to Systemic Failure:** The patient’s longstanding diabetes and hypertension create the basis for multiple organ system involvement, culminating in AKI and cardiac strain.
#### 4. **Theme Representation (Learning Points):**
- **Multisystem Failure in Chronic Disease:** This case demonstrates how longstanding conditions like diabetes and hypertension can culminate in acute renal and cardiovascular complications.
- **Importance of Timely Intervention:** Early detection and treatment of urological obstruction and CKD progression are crucial for preventing sepsis and organ failure.
- **Collaborative Care in Complex Cases:** The patient’s outcome illustrates the need for cross-specialty collaboration to manage sepsis, heart failure, and kidney injury simultaneously.
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