A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of vaginal itching, burning, and a thick, white, curd-like discharge for the past three days. She denies any pain with urination or sexual intercourse. She reports being sexually active with one partner and using oral contraceptives. Prompt: Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential […]
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A 32-year-old woman presents to the clinic with sharp, intermittent chest pain that has been worsening over the past week. The pain is located in the lower left chest wall and is exacerbated by deep breaths, coughing, and lying on her left side. She denies shortness of breath, palpitations, or any history of cardiac problems.
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A 55-year-old male presents to the clinic with sudden onset of severe pain and swelling in his right great toe. The pain began abruptly last night and is accompanied by redness and warmth in the joint. He denies any recent trauma or injury. The patient has a history of hypertension and is overweight. Prompt: Differential
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A 68-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of bilateral knee pain that has been gradually worsening over the past several years. The pain is described as a deep, aching pain that is worse in the morning and improves with activity. She also reports stiffness in her hands and difficulty with activities of daily
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A 30-year-old construction worker presents to the clinic with low back pain that has been gradually worsening over the past two months. The pain is dull, aching, and located in the lower lumbar region. It is aggravated by lifting heavy objects and prolonged standing. The patient denies any recent trauma or leg pain. Prompt: Differential
A 45-year-old office worker presents to the clinic with complaints of chronic neck pain that has been worsening over the past six months. The pain is located in the upper neck and often radiates to the shoulders. It is aggravated by prolonged sitting and computer use. The patient denies any recent trauma, numbness, or weakness
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A 25-year-old male presents to the clinic with acute pain in his right hamstring muscle. The pain occurred during a soccer game the previous day when he was sprinting. The pain is sharp and localized to the back of his thigh. He has difficulty walking and is unable to bear weight on his injured leg.
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A 62-year-old man presents to the clinic with a history of tremors in his right hand, which have been gradually worsening over the past year. He also describes a sense of stiffness in his limbs, particularly in the morning. The patient denies any recent trauma or neurological symptoms. Prompt: Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation,
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A 40-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of sudden onset of right-sided facial weakness. She woke up this morning with difficulty closing her right eye, and her mouth is drooping on the same side. She denies any recent trauma, pain, or other neurological symptoms. Prompt: Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the
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A 55-year-old female patient presents to the clinic complaining of severe, sharp facial pain on the right side of her face. The pain is described as electric-like shocks that occur intermittently and last for a few seconds. She reports that the pain is triggered by chewing, talking, or even a gentle breeze on her face.
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