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Case report :  https://afrin125.blogspot.com/2023/12/pre-final-case.html LEARNING POINTS :  1.I learnt importance of history taking . 2. Difference between cerebellar ataxia and sensory ataxia . 3.I  learnt about Bppv . 4.evaluation of proprioception and vibration sensations 5.I learnt about  types of vertigo. 6. Vertebrobasillar insufficiency caused by fluorosis/spondyloarthopathy leading to intermittent vertigo (similar to angina)  7.i learnt about CNS examination. OSCE QUESTIONS :  1.Difference between sensory ataxia and peripheral ataxia :  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8046926 2. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency is a condition characterized by poor blood flow to the posterior (back) portion of the brain, which is fed by two vertebral arteries that join to become the basilar artery. Blockage of these arteries occurs over time through a process called atherosclerosis, or the build-up of plaque. Symptoms : loss of vision in one or both eyes double vision dizziness or vert
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65 F postural dizziness and vomiting

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This is an online E log book to discuss our patient's de-identified health data shared after taking his/her/guardian's signed informed consent. Here we discuss our individual patient's problems through series of inputs from available global online community of experts with an aim to solve those patient's clinical problems with collective current best evidence based inputs. This E log book also reflects my patient-centered online learning portfolio . CASE :            65 year old housewife from Nalgonda Chief complaints-dizziness and  Vomiting 5 episodes 3 days ago History of present illness-  Patient was apparently alright 1 year back then developed vomiting associated with giddiness and pain. she came to our hospital and vomiting subsided with treatment. She was asked to take Vertin 24 (betahistine) at discharge. she took the medication for 3 months and then stopped after consulting with her physician. She had mild episodes of vomiting for the next months until 3 days
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Internal assessment -3

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125 Afrin. Sk

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  CASE :  35 year old male Patient resident of katamgur, toddy worker by occupation came with C/o distension of abdomen since 3 months C/o shortness of breath since 3 months  C/o pedal edema since 20 days HOPI: Patient was apparently asymptomatic 6months back then he developed distension of abdomen with shortness of breath grade II , insidious in onset, gradually progressive,no aggravating and relieving factors. C/o pedal edema since 20 days,B/L pitting type extending upto the knee. C/o fever since 7 days on and off, associated with chills and rigors. C/o chest pain since 7 days. C/o decreased urine output since 20days No c/o orthopnea,PND,chest pain, palpitations. No C/o pain abdomen, vomitings,loose stools. Patient had similar complaints in the past (6 months back), for which he got admitted in nalgonda hospital,stayed for about 11 days and then after being relieved.patient has continued doing the work . patient had similar complaints 14 days back for which he got admitted and not be
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