DoctorSnap

PATIENT CASE – 51

A 4-year-old child presents with high-grade fever, severe headache, repeated vomiting, altered sensorium, and a generalized seizure.

🔍 Key CSF findings:
• Turbid CSF
• ↑ Opening pressure
• ↑ WBC with neutrophilic predominance
• ↑ Protein
• ↓ Glucose

❓ What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Viral meningitis
B. Bacterial meningitis
C. Tuberculous meningitis
D. Encephalitis

PATIENT CASE – 50
A 9-month-old infant with intermittent severe crying, drawing up of legs, vomiting, and “red currant jelly” stool.
Ultrasound shows the classic target/doughnut sign. 🎯
👉 What is the most likely diagnosis?

📌 High-yield clue:
Target sign + sausage-shaped abdominal mass + episodic pain = Intussusception

Plantar Fasciitis | DoctorSnap

⚠️ This content is created only for medical students and interns to understand basic clinical management and pharmacology.

It is for educational purposes only and not a medical prescription or advice for the general public.

Content is shared for learning and knowledge, not for self-medication or clinical practice.

Hair Fall | Alopecia | DoctorSnap

⚠️ This content is created only for medical students and interns to understand basic clinical management and pharmacology.

It is for educational purposes only and not a medical prescription or advice for the general public.

Content is shared for learning and knowledge, not for self-medication or clinical practice.

Cold Sore | Herpes Labialis | DoctorSnap

⚠️ This content is created only for medical students and interns to understand basic clinical management and pharmacology.

It is for educational purposes only and not a medical prescription or advice for the general public.

Content is shared for learning and knowledge, not for self-medication or clinical practice.

Acute Suppurative Otitis Media (ASOM)

Ear pain with fever? It could be Acute Suppurative Otitis Media (ASOM)—an acute bacterial infection of the middle ear that requires timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

✅ Clinical features
✅ Investigations
✅ Evidence-based management
✅ Patient advice

📌 Save this post for quick revision and share it with your friends and colleagues.

⚠️ Educational content only. Treatment should always be individualized based on the patient's clinical condition and local antibiotic guidelines.

STYE (Hordeolum)

A stye is an acute bacterial (Staphylococcal) infection of the eyelash follicle and its associated glands, causing a painful, red swelling on the eyelid.

Common symptoms:
🔴 Painful eyelid swelling
💧 Watering from the eye
👁️ Foreign body sensation

Treatment includes:
✅ Warm compresses
✅ Antibiotic eye drops/ointment
✅ Pain relief if needed
✅ Oral antibiotics only if cellulitis is present
✅ Incision & drainage for large abscesses

Important advice:
❌ Do not squeeze the stye
🧼 Maintain good eyelid hygiene
🙅 Avoid rubbing the eye
⚠️ Recurrent styes may require evaluation for diabetes (RBS).

This post is for educational purposes only. Consult an ophthalmologist if symptoms worsen, vision decreases, or swelling spreads.

🧠 MIGRAINE | Know the Signs, Treat Early

Migraine is more than just a headache. It is a neurological disorder that can significantly affect daily life.

🔹 Common Symptoms:
• Unilateral, throbbing headache
• Nausea ± vomiting
• Photophobia & phonophobia
• Aura (visual changes, tingling, speech disturbance)

⚠️ Common Triggers:
• Stress & anxiety
• Lack of sleep
• Fasting
• Alcohol
• Hormonal changes

💊 Treatment:
• Triptans for acute attacks
• Antiemetics for nausea
• NSAIDs if needed
• Flunarizine for prophylaxis in recurrent migraine
• Lifestyle modification and trigger avoidance are equally important

✅ Get adequate sleep
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Eat meals on time
✅ Manage stress
✅ Identify and avoid personal triggers

⚠️ Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
• Sudden "worst headache of your life"
• Weakness, confusion, seizures
• Persistent vomiting
• New headache after age 50
• Fever or neck stiffness

📌 Save this post for quick reference and share it to spread awareness.

For educational purposes only. Treatment should always be individualized by a qualified healthcare professional.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Know the Signs Early!

Difficulty passing urine is not always a normal part of aging. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can significantly affect quality of life if left untreated.

📌 Common Symptoms:
• Frequent urination
• Urgency
• Hesitancy
• Weak urinary stream

✅ Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can relieve symptoms and help prevent complications.

💬 If you or a loved one has these symptoms, consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation.

❤️ Save this post | Share with family & friends | Follow for more evidence-based medical content.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Treatment should always be individualized based on the patient's clinical condition.

Aphthous Ulcer | Mouth Ulcer | DoctorSnap

⚠️ This content is created only for medical students and interns to understand basic clinical management and pharmacology.

It is for educational purposes only and not a medical prescription or advice for the general public.

Content is shared for learning and knowledge, not for self-medication or clinical practice.