Jacqueline Russell iHuman Case Study: “Fatigue”“A 17 Year Old”ihuman Case Study

Jacqueline Russell iHuman Case Study: “Fatigue”“A 17 Year Old”ihuman Case Study

HPI (OLDCARTS) Jacqueline Russell is a 17-year-old female who comes in the clinic with complaints of generalized fatigue which started two months ago. Accompanying symptoms include anxiety, anhedonia, irritability, and problems concentrating. Major life changes include recent breakup with her boyfriend and pressure in school while expected by her parents to have a scholarship. She stated that she gets enough sleep but still feel tired upon waking up. Key findings include being overweight, easily cries, unintentional 25-30 weight gain last year, history of marijuana use, Acanthosis Nigricans, and striae on abdomen and buttocks. She denies taking any medications other than Ibuprofen for menstrual cramps. She occasionally drinks beer. The patient skips breakfast but eats high calorie foods like pizza and French fries several times per week. The patient denies any suicidal ideations but stated that she wants to “disappear” and not deal with her situation. Risk factors include family history of diabetes II and obesity . Lab findings are negative for anemia, negative urine drug screen, normal T4, TSH levels, and CBC. Key Findings: BMI 28.8 (overweight) Patient is reluctant to make eye contact Crying Pressure from being a senior at school Mother made her come, pressure from parents Per patient gets enough sleep but wakes up tired Unintentional 25-30 weight gain last year Stretch marks Marijuana use Hx with old boyfriend Breakup with boyfriend Low self-esteem Skips breakfast, eats high calorie foods like pizza and french fries several times per week Constantly snack at night to keep going Anhedonia in school and leisure activities Upset, irritable, angry, frustrated, and cries daily Feels irritable and annoyed a lot by family and parents, they blame on her periods. Problems concentrating daily Wants to disappear and not deal with situation Occasionally drinks beer Acanthosis Nigricans at nape Striae on abdomen and buttocks Meds: Takes Ibuprofen for menstrual cramps, pain is not bad per pati