All articles tagged with #medical case study
A 60-year-old woman in Israel developed takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome," after mistakenly consuming a large amount of wasabi, thinking it was avocado. This condition, which mimics heart attack symptoms, was previously linked to stress and other factors, but this is the first documented case triggered by wasabi. The woman was treated with medications and her heart function returned to normal after a month.
A 61-year-old woman experienced a severe headache during sexual activity, which turned out to be a symptom of a serious brain hemorrhage. While sexual headaches are usually harmless, they can sometimes indicate a life-threatening condition. The woman's case, documented in BMJ Case Reports, highlighted the importance of considering serious underlying causes for sexual headaches. Despite extensive testing, no specific underlying cause was identified, and the patient made a full recovery without the need for surgical intervention.
A 52-year-old man in Florida suffering from chronic migraines was found to have tapeworm eggs in his brain, causing significant swelling and cysts. The parasite likely entered his body through undercooked bacon consumption, leading to a diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. Despite not having recently traveled abroad, the man's case highlights the potential risks of consuming contaminated food. He was treated with anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medications to address the infection and swelling.
A 52-year-old man in Florida suffering from chronic migraines was found to have tapeworm eggs in his brain, causing significant swelling and cysts. The parasite likely entered his body through undercooked bacon consumption, leading to a diagnosis of neurocysticercosis. Despite not having recently traveled abroad, the man's doctors believe his preference for soft bacon may have been the source of the infection. He was treated with anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic medications to address the swelling and eliminate the tapeworm eggs.
A 30-year-old man with a history of allergies suffered a tear in his windpipe after attempting to hold in a sneeze, according to a medical case study. British doctors reported that suppressing the reflex caused pressured air to escape into the man's neck tissue and chest, resulting in a potentially life-threatening injury. While tears in the windpipe are rare, they can cause breathing problems and serious infections. In this case, the tear healed on its own without surgery, and the patient was advised to avoid stifling sneezes in the future.
In what is believed to be the first reported case of its kind, a 61-year-old mycologist in India contracted a serious case of silver leaf disease caused by the fungus Chondrostereum purpureum. The infection, which typically affects plants, manifested in the man's throat, causing symptoms such as coughing, hoarse voice, and difficulty swallowing. The case highlights the potential for pathogens to cross kingdoms and infect humans, and the challenges in developing vaccines and therapies for fungal infections. The patient's infection was successfully treated with antifungal medication, and he remained infection-free after two years of follow-up.