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Case Study Two

Present Illness

Mr. Irving is a 45-year-old African American male who comes in for follow-up of his hypertension. The patient was due back for follow-up 1 month after starting his medication, but he was too busy to come in. He complains of a dry cough that has not responded to over-the-counter (OTC) Robitussin® and that keeps him awake at night. He has been feeling tired for the past few months, but he has attributed that to not sleeping well. He also complains of constipation. He denies chest pain, shortness of breath, edema, change in eating habits or activity patterns, sputum production, postnasal drip, or runny nose.

Medical History

None reported

Family History

Mr. Irving's mother died at age 65 from a stroke. His father died at age 55 from a heart attack. Mr. Irving's two brothers are living in good health, although one has high cholesterol.

Medications

Daily multivitamin, Lisinopril 10 mg qd, OTC Robitussin®, and OTC stimulant laxatives prn
Lisinopril 10 mg qd, beginning 6 months ago

Allergies

None reported

Social History

He is a divorced father of one who teaches sixth grade.
Patient does not smoke or drink.

Physical Examination

This is a w/n, w/d black male with good eye contact, appropriate speech and mannerisms, appropriately dressed and who states he wants to be seen for control of his blood pressure. He does not have any noticeable rash or excessive dryness of his skin.

HT-6 ft, WT 205 lbs
BP 148/110, P - 80 & regular, BMI 28

Abbreviated exam: Chest CTA, Cardiac NSR without murmurs, abd soft, nontender, liver nonpalpable, nontender, no peripheral edema noted

Labs

TSH -5.2 (0.5- 4.5)
Free T4 - 0.8 (0.8-1.7)
Free T3 - 1.8 (2.0-4.8)
Creatinine - 2.1 (0.8 - 1.4)
BUN - 22 (7 - 20)
CMP is otherwise normal.
CBC is normal.

Radiology

No tests were performed.

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Solution Summary

Case study on patient Mr. Irving. Analysis of his symptoms and diagnosis. The medical history, family history, medications, allergies, social history and physical examination are used for the diagnosis.

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Profile of patient:
hypertension
dry cough
constipation
feeling more tired than usual (exhaustion)

Lab Levels
TSH is high
Free T3 is low
Creatinine is high
BUN is high

Diagnosis
The high TSH and low free T3 are an indicator of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. ...

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