MEDICAL BOARD MEETING II Doctors in the board should discuss the case to find out what disease is affecting the patient, doctors will propose a treatment, and draw the affected organs. Follow up on Ariadne’s health condition to determine the disease affecting her. CASE DESCRIPTION: Ariadne visited the doctor Rodriguez office because she has been feeling weak and she is not sleeping well at nights. Ariadne’s weight is lower than normal but her energy levels are usually normal. She participates in physical exercises and play in the school team of volleyball. Ariadne seems to be having most difficulties when she visits her grandparents’ farm. Going to the field makes her complain of some headaches, rashes and cold at night. Lately, she is presenting a more severe rash with an increased congestion in her chest. Upon blood testing the doctor found an increased level of white blood cell count and histamine levels. Her mother informed that her sister does not present the same affections. DIAGNOSTICS: ___________________________________________________________________ TREATMENT: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ AFFECTED ORGANS: MEDICAL BOARD MEETING II Doctors in the board should discuss the case to find out what disease is affecting the patient, doctors will propose a treatment, and draw the affected organs. Follow up on Michael’s health condition to determine the disease affecting him. CASE DESCRIPTION: The first-time Michael visited the doctor he was afraid for the rapid weight loss associated to his new diet. Michael wanted to look strong and powerful and thus started a protein only diet and frequently visited the gym for some lifting. Michael enjoy riding his Harley with his friends. The guys ride the island main road smoking their tobaccos and showing their tattoos like big boys. The diet does not seem to be working because Michael is actually losing weight, and his coughing has actually increased. Michael complained during his last visit of coughing blood and to have strong chest pain. The doctor ordered an immediate X-ray, and a blood sample. Michael does not show an increased white cell count, nor increased histamine levels. However, the chest X-rays show an unclear mass and the doctor ordered a biopsy to determine the composition of the mass. DIAGNOSTICS: ___________________________________________________________________ TREATMENT: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ AFFECTED ORGANS: MEDICAL BOARD MEETING II Doctors in the board should discuss the case to find out what disease is affecting the patient, doctors will propose a treatment, and draw the affected organs. Follow up on Robert’s health condition to determine the disease affecting him. CASE DESCRIPTION: Robert had to visit the doctor more frequently in the last month because he feels a lack of energy beyond his normal, although he is decreasing the number of cigarettes that he smokes on a daily basis. Robert looks pale and thin, and the doctor is worried that he may be smoking more than he actually says. Now, Robert has more mucus in his lungs, and he is getting more bacterial infections from a combination of different bacteria. Although Robert chest congestion is not accompanied with wheezing, or lack of sleep, he still feels his chest tight, and he can’t run to catch the bus if he needs to. Robert does not have headaches, and the doctor recommended him a special diet to increase his body weight. Robert needs to quit smoking because his life expectancy will decrease drastically if his disease continues to gets worst. DIAGNOSTICS: ___________________________________________________________________ TREATMENT: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ AFFECTED ORGANS: MEDICAL BOARD MEETING II Doctors in the board should discuss the case to find out what disease is affecting the patient, doctors will propose a treatment, and draw the affected organs. Follow up on Patricia’s health condition to determine the disease affecting her. CASE DESCRIPTION: Patricia is a hard worker often completing extended hours of work. Patricia sometimes skip meals and sleep hours because she loves her work. Lately, Patricia is suffering from headaches and she started to feel tired more frequently than she used to. Patricia’s job does not imply strong noises but she thinks the dust and fumes from the particulate matter from foam cutting is making her feel tired. Patricia is worried that she might have developed an allergic reaction to the foam. Upon medical test Patricia does not show increased levels of histamine, but she does show blocked sinuses and nose passages. Patricia’s last visit required a medical leave for her work because she has sore throat, shortness of breath and she complains of wheezing sound, and persistent cough that does not allow her to sleep well. Patricia’s is being examined at the hospital. DIAGNOSTICS: ___________________________________________________________________ TREATMENT: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ AFFECTED ORGANS: MEDICAL BOARD MEETING II Doctors in the board should discuss the case to find out what disease is affecting the patient, doctors will propose a treatment, and draw the affected organs. Follow up on Johan’s health condition to determine the disease affecting her. CASE DESCRIPTION: Johan health condition has been deteriorating slowly. Johan has been a very healthy boy participating in sports and music activities in his life. Johan likes to travel but lately he is having indigestion problems that are limiting his travels. In addition, he has been presenting cold sores more frequently that he has shown before. Johan spends a lot of time on water activities and the doctor think he is not being careful and he is staying with wet clothes for long time. Johan started having a bad cold that fades and comes back but does not quite seem to go away. The frequency of infections, however, is something that puzzles the doctor and he ordered an x-ray, blood and fecal samples. The blood test came positive for increased infections but not associated to allergic reactions. The fecal test shows the presence of a thick mucus. The doctor ordered a medical test and he is waiting for the results. DIAGNOSTICS: ___________________________________________________________________ TREATMENT: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ AFFECTED ORGANS: MEDICAL BOARD MEETING II Doctors in the board should discuss the case to find out what disease is affecting the patient, doctors will propose a treatment, and draw the affected organs. Follow up on Rosaline’s health condition to determine the disease affecting her. CASE DESCRIPTION: Rosaline was born with a close to normal body weight but she had to stay at the hospital few days as she was premature. Rosaline was release from the hospital few days after as she rapidly increased in weight. Rosaline has stayed home most of the time enjoying life and games with her older brother. Her parents visited the hospital recently because Rosaline has some difficulty breathing and she has lost her appetite. Rosaline has been sick for few days and she cries a lot probably as a result of the headaches. The doctor gave the parents some cold medicine and send them home. Unfortunately, Rosaline does not seem to be getting any better, and she now has some shivering and wheezing sound when she breathes. Rosaline parents came back to the hospital where the doctors checked Rosaline chest and found out Rosaline is having a bloody sputum and a rapid heartbeat. The doctors hospitalized Rosaline immediately to make other test. 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