Wednesday, March 25, 2009

A Few Cases:

Shanti- Shanti is 55 yo, pts husband passed away a few years ago; due to his death patient became severely depressed. pt has two daughters which are both married. Pt was left alone, and her sister decided to play DOCTOR and administered her Diabetic medication to the patient in the hopes of making her feel better. The medicated reacted in such a way, that it caused a mental break down for Shanti. Shanti started to become anxious, walk around, talking senselessly, and taking her clothes off. Without thinking to take Shanti to a doctor, the family dropped her off at Pingalwara and never came back to get her again. It has been 8 years since she heard from her family. Shanti is on psychotropic medications. She is possibly living with a schizo affective disorder.

Bindu- (AKA Laughing Patient) Bindu was asked a series of questions, and the answers to all were "HAHAHAHHAHAHHAH" Uncontrollable laughter!

Kamali- Kamali was dropped off to Pingalwara 7 months ago by the sarpanch (town leader) for being disruptive, taking her clothes off and inappropriate behavior. After a full examination of the patient, we came to know that she is Pregnant. The patient cannot respond to any questions, and in return when you pat her belly and ask her where this came from, she starts to Smile and starts to hit her belly. Kamali is due next month on April 18, 2009.

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