Case Study Patient: Mr. Khan, a 52-year-old businessman from Lahore, Pakistan. Presenting Complaint: Mr. Khan presented with a three-month history of severe heartburn, frequent vomiting, and persistent epigastric pain. He also reported unintentional weight loss and worsening fatigue. Medical History: No significant medical history, except occasional indigestion treated with over-the-counter medications. Examination: Upper endoscopy revealed...
Case Study: Maria, a 55-year-old woman, had always been active, enjoying morning walks and tending to her vibrant garden. But recently, everything felt off. Persistent fatigue weighed her down, aches gnawed at her bones, and a gnawing discomfort settled in her stomach. Worried, she visited her doctor. Blood tests revealed the culprit: hyperparathyroidism. Her PTH...
Case Study: The Patient: Sarah, a 42-year-old woman with a 5-year history of chronic pancreatitis, suffers from debilitating abdominal pain and recurrent bouts of pancreatitis. The Clues: Endoscopic examinations reveal pancreatic duct damage and scarring. Gastric acid secretion tests show elevated levels. Secretin stimulation tests show diminished bicarbonate response. The Diagnosis: Sarah’s chronic pancreatitis seems...
Case Study: Meet Sarah: A 35-year-old woman diagnosed with MEN1. Recurring peptic ulcers and stomach discomfort led to the discovery of duodenal gastrinomas, tumors fueled by excessive gastrin. Her hormone levels confirmed hypergastrinemia, tipping the balance in favor of uncontrolled growth. Somatostatin’s Intervention: Sarah started octreotide, a somatostatin analog. Within months, her symptoms subsided, ulcers...
Case Study: Sarah, a vibrant 32-year-old musician, loved composing whimsical melodies on her flute. But lately, her own digestive system had become a discordant orchestra, playing a frustratingly slow and painful symphony. For months, Sarah struggled with early satiety, feeling uncomfortably full after just a few bites. Bloating and sharp abdominal pain became unwelcome additions...
Case Study: Maria, a 12-year-old girl with Prader-Willi syndrome, knew hunger like a constant companion. Even after a full meal, the gnawing urge to eat never truly subsided. Her meals weren’t simply sustenance; they were battles against an unrelenting internal symphony demanding more, more, more. Doctors confirmed the diagnosis. Maria’s insatiable appetite stemmed from a...
Intro Sarah, a vibrant 35-year-old, underwent gastric bypass surgery a year ago to manage her obesity. Initially, she shed weight and felt rejuvenated. But recently, her post-meal routine transformed into a symphony of distress. Within 30 minutes of eating, Sarah would erupt with nausea, a cold sweat slicking her forehead. Her heart hammered a frantic...
Intro Patient: John, a 58-year-old with a history of heartburn and chronic indigestion. Symptoms: Worsening heartburn, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. Diagnosis: Endoscopy and biopsies reveal gastric adenocarcinoma, a . Further tests show elevated gastrin levels, suggesting Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES).stomach cancer The Malignant Melody: Genetic testing confirms John has a mutation in his G...