HPI: 2-year-old unimmunized male presents after seizure at home. Per parent’s report, the seizure lasted about 30 seconds and self-resolved. The episode was described as generalized shaking of the bilateral upper and lower extremities with eye blinking. Mother reports that the patient had a fever which started earlier today and has been less energetic since […]
Author: Dennis Ren
Dennis grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. His first time living outside of California was when he moved to New Orleans for medical school before ultimately ending up in Washington, DC. He lives with his wife in the Woodley Park neighborhood. He can usually be found exploring local farmer's markets, cooking, hiking, grappling (Brazilian jiu jitsu), and wishing he owned a large dog.
Hot Seat #143: 12 year-old girl with nausea
HPI: 12 year old female presents with weight loss and nausea. Associated symptoms include dizziness and “feeling cold.” Her parents report that her food intake has decreased starting around 6 months ago. She has lost 8-12 kg since the symptoms started. She reports nausea and abdominal pain whenever she eats or drinks, which causes her […]