This is an online E-log entry blog to discuss and understand the clinical data analysis of a patient, to develop competency in comprehending clinical problems, and to provide evidence-based inputs in order to come up with a diagnosis and effective treatment plan to the best of my ability. A 46-year-old male who is a known case of liver cirrhosis presented to the casualty ward with the chief complaints of Grade IV shortness of breath, yellowish discoloration of eyes, bilateral pedal edema, and abdominal pain for the past 10 days HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS: The patient was his usual self 14 days ago when he developed a fever that was insidious in onset, not associated with chills or rigor. 10 days ago , he developed abdominal distension and shortness of breath (Grade 4) that was insidious in onset and gradually progressive. This was associated with yellowish discoloration of the patient's eyes, nausea, and pitting type bilateral pedal edema. Not associated with vomiting. PAST HI...
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