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As a PCP doctor in a primary care office, I've seen my fair share of cases that put my diagnostic abilities to the test. Today, I'm excited to walk you through the journeys of four patients who visited our clinic with symptoms pointing to various health concerns. Join me as we explore the medical records and presentations of Billie Streams, Penny Yellow, Urethra Franklin, and Bea Leaks, shedding light on the significance of timely diagnosis and appropriate management in primary care.

2. Penny Yellow

1. Billie Streams

3. Urethra Franklin

4. Bea Leeks

Case study: Billie Streams

Chief Complaint: Patient has been urinating frequently, often waking up at night to go to the bathroom. He reports feeling thirsty all the time and has a decreased appetite. Presentation: Patient is a 34 year old male who is 5’10” and weighs 240 lbs. There is no major family history or heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. Patient also reports minor shortness of breath when doing minor exercise, like climbing stairs. Patient reports drinking alcohol “in moderation” and is a non-smoker. Current medications: Patient is taking medically prescribed diet pills to lose weight.

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Case Study: Penny Yellow

Chief Complaint: Patient reports frequent urination and abdominal pain. She feels like even after urinating, she still needs to go to the bathroom. Presentation: Penny is a 21 year old female, weighing 130 lbs and is 5’5” tall. There is no major family history or heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. Amy is a non-smoker who drinks socially. Current medications: Patient is on birth control pills.

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Case study: Urethra Franklin

Chief Complaint: Patient is having trouble sleeping at night and is urinating more frequently than normal. Presentation: Patient is a 30 year old female, weighing 180 lbs and is 5’5” tall. There is no major family history or heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. She recently quit smoking and is using nicotine patches. Current medications: Nicotine supplements

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Case Study: Bea Leeks

Chief Complaint: Loss of appetite, frequent and painful urination Presentation: Bea is 14 years old and is involved in swimming, and baseball. Mother reports Bea used to be very active, but has been feeling tired and run down and isn’t eating well. Current medications: None

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