Cervicitis and Vaginitis
NAME : XXXXXX AGE : 48 years SEX : Female
ADDRESS : XXXXXXXX
OCCUPATION : Housewife
MARITAL STATUS : Married
RELIGION & NATIONALITY : Sikhism
REGISTRATION NO. : XXX
DATE OF CASE TAKING : 10 th March , XXXX
PRESENTING COMPLAINTS
- Pain in the back since 9 – 10 years .
- Profuse white discharge from vagina since 5 years .
HISTORY OF PRESENT COMPLAINTS
Patient was apparently well 9 – 10 years back when she gradually developed pain in the back . Patient is also complaining of white discharge from vagina since 5 years .
Pain in the back
Location – Sacococcygeal region
Sensation – Dull , aching , continuous pain
Aggravation – Walking ( 3+) , Movements ( 3+) , Lying on back , Sitting for a long time
Amelioration – Hard pressure
Profuse white discharge from vagina
Colour – Like white of an egg
Consistency – Stringy , mucus type
Amount – Profuse
Smell – Non – offensive
Staining – Stains linen white , starchy
Aggravation – Night
Associated symptom – Extreme prostration followed by discharge
PAST HISTORY
Any major illness – Jaundice – 8- 9 years back
UTI – 3- 4 years back resulting in loss of control over sphincter and decreased urinary output
History of operations – For renal calculi – single stone , black coloured
Vaccination – Taken during childhood
Skin disease – No history
Allergy – No history
Exposure to X-Rays – Done for detecting renal calculi – KUB region
Drugs used / addicted to – No drug addictions
FAMILY HISTORY
Father – Died ; History of kidney troubles , diabetes , hypertension
Mother – Alive ; History of kidney and liver troubles , diabetes
2 Sisters , 1 Brother
Brother – Died in an accident
1st sister – History of skin problems
Youngest sister – Alive and healthy
PERSONAL HISTORY
Developmental landmarks – On time
Habits / Addictions – No addictions
Diet – Non-vegetarian
Marital status – Married
Occupation – Housewife
Environment – Congenial
GYNAECOLOGICAL HISTORY
Menarche – 12 – 13 years
Cycle – 29 – 30 days
Duration – 4 – 5 days
Character – Bright red blood without clots , non-offensive
Amount – Moderate
Pain – Absent
Inter – menstrual bleeding – Absent
Aggravation – Least physical and mental exertion
Leucorrhoea
Quantity – Profuse
Colour – Like white of an egg
Odour – Non-offensive
Character – Stains linen white and starchy
Relation with menstrual cycle – Between menses
Aggravation – At night
OBSTETRICAL HISTORY
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PHYSICAL GENERALS
Thermal reaction – Chilly
Appetite – Increased ; Desire to eat but eating aggravates indigestion
Thirst – No change . 1 – 1 ½ liter / day
Cravings – Sweets
Aversions – Sour
Intolerance – Cucumber
Urine
Frequency D 4-5 N 0-1
Smell – Offensive ( 2+)
Pain, burning – No pain or burning
Flow – Continuous flow ; Pressure and output decreased
Colour – Pale yellow
Stools
Frequency : D 0-1 N 0
Character – Hard , dry stools ; at an interval of 2 – 3 days ; Rarely requires mechanical removal
Pain, burning – No pain or burning
Sleep – Sound refreshing sleep for 6 – 7 hours .
Dreams – Dreams of falling in gutter ( water ) from height
Perspiration
Location – Any part of body
Amount – Moderate
Smell – Non – offensive
Staining – Non-staining
Seasonal variation – More in summers
MENTAL GENERALS
- Talkative
- Emotional , Depressed
- Religious
- Weeping indisposition
GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Built – Ectomorphic
Nutrition – Average
Pallor – Mild
Icterus – Absent
Cyanosis – Absent
Pigmentation – Absent
Clubbing – Absent
Oedema – Absent
Tongue – Clean and moist
Pulse – 74 / minute
Blood Pressure – 122 / 84 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate – 14 / minute
Tongue – White coated
Lymph glands – Non-palpable
SYSTEMEIC EXAMINATIONS:-
GYNAECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
PS-
- Discharge from cervix & Cervix hypertrophied
PV:-
- Retroverted uterus
- Rectocele
- Hypertrophied cervix and vaginal walls
- Stringy , mucus discharge like white of an egg from cervix
ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION
Inspection
- Bloated abdomen
- No visible lump or swelling
- No visible veins
- Stria gravidarum visible
- No visible peristaltic movements
- Umbilicus – centrally placed and inverted
Palpation
- Superficial – Rigidity and tenderness – absent
- Deep – Liver , spleen , kidney – non-palpable
Percussion
- Percussion node – tympanic
- Shifting dullness – absent
- Fluid thrill – absent
Auscultation
- Normal bowel sounds heard
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM EXAMINATION
Inspection
- Shape – Bilaterally symmetrical
- Respiratory rate – 14 / minute
- Type of breathing – Thoraco-abdominal
- Veins – Not visible
- Apex beat – Not visible
Palpation
- Position of trachea – slightly deviated to right
- Tenderness – absent
- Vocal fremitus – equivocal
Percussion
Auscultation
- Vesicular sounds heard
- No adventitious sounds heard
- Vocal resonance – Equivocal
CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM EXAMINATION
Inspection
- Abnormal prominence of veins of chest wall – not visible
- Pulsations – not visible
- Dyspnoea – not visible
- Apex beat – not visible
Palpation
- Tenderness – absent
- Apex beat – left 5th intercostal space
- Thrills – non-palpable
Percussion
- Area of cardiac dullness – normal
Auscultation
- Pulse – 74 / minute
- Blood pressure – 122 / 84 mm Hg
- Normal heart sounds heard
- Added sounds – absent
- Splitting of heart sounds – absent
NERVOUS SYSTEM EXAMINATION
Sensory Function
- Recognition of size and shape – proper
- Tactile sensation , pain & temperature sensation – normal
- Co-ordination – normal
- Appreciation of vibrations – normal
Motor Function
- Muscle tone and muscle movements – normal
- Muscle strength and nutrition – normal
- Abnormal , involuntary movements – absent
Reflex Function
- Superficial reflex – normal
- Deep reflex – normal
Functioning of cranial nerves – normal
EXAMINATION OF BACK
Inspection
- No swelling
- No tenderness
Palpation
- Normal temperature
- Tenderness present in sacrococcygeal region
Movements
- No restriction of movements
INVESTIGATIONS DONE
Blood – Hb – 8.5 gm %
TLC – 7500 / cu mm.
DLC – N 53 L 42 E 3 M 2 B 0
ESR – 34 mm
Urine – Routine – acidic
Microscopic examination – WBC – 1
Epithelial Cells – 6 – 7
Bacteria – Low
Ultrasound – Whole abdomen
Liver , Gall bladder , Pancreas , Spleen , Kidneys – NAD
Urinary Bladder – Over – distended
PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS
Cervicitis and vaginitis
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
- Osteoarthritis
- Cervicitis
MANAGEMENT
- Counseling and reassurance to the patient .
- Intake of diet rich in iron and calcium .
- Regular exercise .
- Proper hygiene
REMEDY INDICATED
RX
Causticum 200 / TID / 1 day
SL 30 / TID / 7 days
JUSTIFICATION
- Leucorrhoea – aggravated at night
- Aversion to sour things
- Urine – offensive , expelled slowly
- Pain in the back – aggravated by walking
- Stool – hard , expelled after great straining
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