34 year old male with vomiting, hiccups and cough

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 3 days


HOPI- 

Patient was apparently asymptomatic 3 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 3 days back.

There is history of dark stools 3 days back lasted for 1 day, which is non blood stained.

Hiccups Since 3 days continuously and associated with mild difficulty in swallowing 

Cough- dry since 3 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 90 ml per day ) 3 months back he has stopped Consuming alcohol as he was diagnosed with jaundice, but 5-10days back he again 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.



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 rigidity 

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


Investigations:


LFT


Electrolytes



Blood urea



Serum creatinine 




Complete blood picture



Treatment 


1. IVF- 0.9 NS @ 100 ml/hr

RL- @ 100 ml/hr

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

3. Inj. Zofer 4 mg/ IV/ TID

4. Inj. Metoclopramide 10 mg/IV/SOS

5. Syp. Lactulose 30 ml/ PO/ HS

6. Tab. Udiliv 300 mg PO/BD

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

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

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

10. Watch for any bleeding manifestations

11. Watch for signs of Hepatic encephalopathy

12. Strict I/O charting

13. Monitor vitals BP, PR, Temp

14. Inform SOS







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