Pompe disease
An infection that is caused by Bartonella bacilliformis, which is transmitted to humans from infected sandflies. The acute phase (Oroya Fever) is characterized by fever, headache, myalgia, enlargement of the lymph nodes, and anemia. The chronic phase (verruga peruana/Peruvian wart) is characterized by benign, eruptive lesions that are bleeding and pruritic, arthralgia, and malaise.
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A 57 yrs old male patient c/o sudden vision loss/left side weakness/agitated/fever bodyache *Chief Complaints* Sudden vision loss Left side weakness Unable to walk Agitated urge to pee/poop but nothing comes out when he go Bodyache *History* CVA with left hemisphere 3 yrs back K/c/o HTN/DM *Vitals* BP 150/80 Pulse 68 Spo2 98 *Physical Examination* B/L Pupils dilated Left side weakness Chest -B/L clear P/A- soft no any tenderness or distension CNS -Alert and aware Genitals -Normal *Investigations* Attached *Diagnosis* CVA with HTN/DM ?TIA/Retinal detachment *Management* Medically conservative Kindly suggest
Dr. Manoj Kumar0 Like3 Answers A 29-year-old male presents with chronic low back pain and stiffness, which worsens at rest and improves with activity. He reports morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes. Physical examination reveals limited spinal mobility, especially in the lumbar region, and decreased chest expansion. Laboratory tests show elevated inflammatory markers. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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