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A 60F with megaloblastic anemia

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DOA - 27/11/2023 CHIEF COMPLAINTS Fever since 1 week Palpitations since 1 week  Generalised weakness since 4 days  Chest pain and tightness since 4 days HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS  The patient was apparently asymptomatic 1 week ago and then she developed fever which is sudden in onset, high grade, associated with chills and rigors, relieved temporarily on medication.  Palpitations are present since 1 week which are regular and associated with chest discomfort. There is H/o shortness of breath on exertion which is progressive (grade 2 to grade 3). No orthopnea, or PND. There is associated generalised weakness since 4 days and blood in stools since 3 days.  There is no h/o vomitings, loose stools, pain abdomen, giddiness. PAST HISTORY N/k/c/o DM, HTN, Asthma, TB, Epilepsy, CAD, CVA There is h/o tubectomy  PERSONAL HISTORY  Diet mixed  Appetite normal Sleep adequate Bowel and Bladder-regular  Addictions - None GENERAL EXAMINATION  Pt is conscious, coherent and cooperative and well orie