Description Abdominal bloating is one of the most common yet elusive complaints in clinical practice. While it is often functional and benign, it can sometimes signal serious pathology. This article presents two contrasting cases —… “Every evening my belly feels like a balloon…” — Two Faces of Abdominal Bloating (Mock patient note)
Case 1Case 2Case 3Case 4 🔹 Case 1 – “My heart just started racing out of nowhere.” Age / Gender: 24-year-old femaleChief Complaint: Sudden onset of palpitationsVitals: T 36.7°C, HR 168, BP 110/70, RR 18,… “My heart feels strange…” – A Clinical Approach to Palpitations
#Case1: A Curious Case of Positional Dyspnea Attending–Resident Dialogue Style Okay, In this article, we invite you to walk step-by-step through a real-world diagnostic challenge. At each stage, pause and ask yourself — what would I… Case Study Series – The Art of Clinical Reasoning
This script includes two mock cases focusing on weight changes — one standard case of unintentional weight loss and one tricky case of subtle endocrine weight gain. Ideal for practicing clinical reasoning, history taking, and… “I eat the same…” & “I haven’t changed anything…”
“Suddenly, my body won’t move like it used to…” This mock case collection focuses on patients presenting with motor weakness or paralysis. Each case includes realistic dialogue, diagnostic thinking, and common pitfalls for learners. Practice asking… 🧠 Mock Patient Script – Motor Paralysis
Motor Paralysis – Symptom-Based Clinical Approach 📘 Table of Contents What You’ll Learn Clinical Vignette Initial Impression Fact → Problem → Hypothesis Step 1: History Taking Step 2: Physical Exam Step 3: Investigations Clinical Reflection… 🧠 “Why Can’t I Move My Arm?” — A Family Doctor’s Guide to Diagnosing Motor Paralysis
When Body Weight Changes Signal Something Deeper by poohmedical | June 9, 2025 “I feel like I’ve been gaining weight…”“I’ve suddenly lost 3kg recently…” Body weight change may look like a simple lifestyle issue—but it… “I’ve Been Losing Weight…”—Is It Really Diet Success?
by poohmedicalJune 9, 2025 “I’ve got these bumps on my skin…”“It’s so itchy I can’t sleep.”“I’ve broken out in a rash and now I have a fever too.” Skin problems are one of the most… 🧪 How to Approach Skin Rash – Don’t Stop at the “Appearance”
“Lately, I keep forgetting names and can’t recall where I put my wallet… I thought it was just aging, but now I’m starting to worry.” ✅ What You’ll Learn in This Article (3 Key Takeaways)… 🧠 How to Approach Memory Loss: Is It Just Aging, or Something More?
When a patient complains of a swollen belly, we often assume it’s just gas. But is it really? Let’s dive into a structured, clinical approach. 📌 What You’ll Learn 🚪 Clinical Vignette “My belly has… Approach to Abdominal Distention — Is It Really Just “Gas”?