General medicine case discussion
CHIEF COMPLAINTS:- A 60 year old patient came to the OPD with complaints of pedal edema in both the legs since 2 years and burning micturition. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:- The patient was apparently asymptomatic 2 years ago after which he developed pedal edema on both his legs. The patient also complained of back ache .The patient complained of pain in his legs while walking and difficulty in standing up due to weakness. The patient also complained of breathlessness while walking . The patient complained of burning micturition since 2 months.No history of fever. PAST HISTORY:- The patient is a known diabetic since 10 years. The patient reported of having ear deafness since 6 years. The patient visited a government hospital 5-6 months ago where he was diagnosed with kidney failure and was put on dialysis. The patient was diagnosed with hypertension 3 months ago No H/O of TB, epilepsy , asthma FAMILY HISTORY:- No significant family history . PERSONAL HISTORY :- Diet- vegetarian App