70-year-old woman with chronic diarrhea
R Estévez-González1, Á Romo Navarro2, Á Sánchez Castaño1
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Virgen de la Salud, Toledo, Spain.
Revista Clinica Espanola
|June 7, 2021
Summary
This case study details a 70-year-old woman experiencing significant weight loss and gastrointestinal issues while on olmesartan medication. Further investigation explored potential causes beyond cancer.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Case Study
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- A 70-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension managed with olmesartan.
- No other significant past medical history was reported.
Observation:
- The patient presented with constitutional symptoms including significant weight loss (13 kg), chronic diarrhea, anorexia, asthenia, and abdominal pain.
- Hospitalization in internal medicine was required for comprehensive symptom evaluation.
Findings:
- Initial investigations focused on ruling out neoplastic diseases.
- Differential diagnosis considered other potential etiologies for the observed symptoms.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering medication side effects in patients presenting with unexplained constitutional symptoms.
- Underscores the need for thorough diagnostic workups in elderly patients with complex symptom profiles.
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