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ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 28 year old patient is drug user. He has been ill for a year, when he observed general weakness, increased sweating, weight loss. He has been often ill from respiratory diseases. The past 2 days he had an intermittent fever with a profuse night sweating, general weakness increased, diarrhea with mucus and blood added. By inspection:there are polylymphadenopaty, herpetic rash in oral cavity, liver and spleen are enlarged by palpation. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
B
Colon cancer
C
AIDS
D
Tuberculosis
E
Chronic sepsis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The two most common chronic respiratory diseases are asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These both affect the airways in the lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some people with chronic bronchitis get frequent respiratory infections such as colds and the flu. In severe cases, chronic bronchitis can cause weight loss, weakness in your lower muscles, and swelling in your ankles, feet, or legs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most common symptoms of COPD are difficulty breathing, chronic cough (sometimes with phlegm) and feeling tired. COPD symptoms can get worse quickly. These are called flare-ups. These usually last for a few days and often require additional medicine.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of COPD include: Frequent coughing or wheezing. Excess phlegm or sputum. Shortness of breath.

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