A 46 year old male with Ascites
Hi, This is Vijaya Ratna,5th sem medical student.This Elog depicts the patient centered approach to learning. This is an online eLogbook recorded to discuss and comprehend our patient's deidentified health data shared, after taking his/her/guardian's signed informed consent. **This is an ongoing case.I am in the process of updating and editing this Elog as and when required** Date of admission : 27/07/2022 A 46 year old male patient, farmer by occupation, resident of nalgonda came with chief complaints of 1. Shortness of breath since 6 years 2.Cough since 4 years (on and off) 3. Pedal oedema and facial puffiness since 3 years. 4. Abdominal distension since 3 years. 5. Hard stools since 10 days. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS Patient was apparently asymptomatic 6years ago. Then developed shortness of breath which was initially grade 1 and gradually progressed to grade 3 . Cough since 4 years (on and off) which is productiv