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Patient Basic Information
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Name: Timothy Bellocte
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Gender: Male
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Age: Unspecified
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Consultation Date: 2023-09-25
Chief Complaint
- Follow-up appointment for physical examination and review of recent laboratory report.
History of Present Illness
- Onset of symptoms: Reviewed during the consultation.
- Symptom description: Variation in cholesterol levels noted over the past year.
- Aggravating/Alleviating factors: Potentially aggravated by dietary habits, particularly increased consumption of fatty meats.
- Previous management: Previous cholesterol management medications tried but discontinued due to severe muscle pain.
- Additional context: Recent colonoscopy in July - results normal.
Past Medical History
- History of high cholesterol.
- Previous borderline anemia corrected with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
Medication History:
- Propranolol (as needed for anxiety)
- Lexapro (daily since this year)
- Zaloplon (as needed for insomnia)
Personal History
- Mentioned diet changes contributing to fluctuating cholesterol levels.
- Attempts to manage anxiety and sleep issues medically.
Family History
- His spouse had H. pylori infection, treated successfully.
Physical Examination
- Vital signs: Blood pressure rechecked and found to be within normal limits.
- Examination findings: Not elaborated in the conversation.
Auxiliary Examinations
- Hepatitis Panel: Positive immunity for Hepatitis A, non-immune for Hepatitis B, and negative for Hepatitis C.
- Blood Profile: Hemoglobin, white blood cells, and platelets within normal ranges. AST levels have decreased since earlier in the year.
- Metabolic Panel: Normal sugar, kidney function, electrolytes, and liver enzymes.
- Lipid Profile: Elevated cholesterol and LDL levels.
- Vitamin D: Low level noted.
- H. pylori Test: Negative.
Diagnosis and Assessment
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Preliminary Diagnosis: Hypercholesterolemia and Vitamin D deficiency.
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Differential Diagnosis: Unnecessary due to lack of complex symptoms for differential considerations.
Treatment Plan
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Medications:
- Hepatitis B vaccine, first dose today and a second dose one month later.
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Lifestyle Interventions:
- Low-fat diet, reduce fatty meats, and increase lean protein consumption.
- Recommends sunlight exposure to increase Vitamin D levels.
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Further Examinations:
- Lipid profile recheck in 3 months to monitor cholesterol levels.
- Blood pressure monitoring due to historical inconsistencies.
- Shingles vaccine recommended upon reaching 50 years of age.