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Dizziness, Headache, Pitting Edema On Extremities, Urinalysis Showed Protein Traces, High Creatinine. Diagnosis?
Patient came in to ER because of dizziness and headache. The ER nurse checked his BP and it was 180/110 mmhg, he is on Norvasc 10mg/tab BID but not compliant with his medication. The ER nurse also noticed there was a presence of grade 2 pitting edema on both extremities. With creatinine result of 4mg/dl and urinalysis with traces of protein done prior to ER consultation. What is the admitting diagnosis of the patient?
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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It seems from the history that the patient is having dizziness, headache, urine analysis is showing protein traces with pitting edema of the extremities...
These symptoms indicate kidney diseases in the form of nephropahty.
Hence the admitting diagnosis can be nephropathy for evaluation. He requires evaluation to find out the underlying cause for nephropathy and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that the patient is having dizziness, headache, urine analysis is showing protein traces with pitting edema of the extremities...
These symptoms indicate kidney diseases in the form of nephropahty.
Hence the admitting diagnosis can be nephropathy for evaluation. He requires evaluation to find out the underlying cause for nephropathy and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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