A 57 year old man with generalized swelling in his legs since 10 days.
A 57 year old man, who works different jobs for wages, hailing from Miryalaguda presented to the hospital with- • generalized swelling of legs since 2 days. Date of admission - 7/10/21. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS • The patient was apparently asymptomatic two years back. • Patient noticed swelling in their legs one and a half year ago. • They visited a hospital in Miryalaguda who diagnosed the patient with Chronic Kidney Disease. • The hospital instructed the patient to start dialysis. • The patient starts dialysis but the pandemic ensues leaving patient and their family in financial weeds. • In mid 2020 the patient decides to stop going for dialysis for 8 months. • At home, the patient usually wakes up by 7am. They do not work or participate in the household activities. • The patient then sits out of the house in the sun till lunch. • After lunch patient sleeps; to wake up after 2 hours. • The patient then gathers with their friends and talks to them till it's time for dinner. •