Dyspepsia, Hepatic Steatosis and Renal Microlithiasis: A Case Comprehensive Clinic.

Dyspepsia, Hepatic Steatosis and Renal Microlithiasis: A Comprehensive Clinical Case

Authors

  • Soraya Rita Sousa Ribeiro Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central del Paraguay.
  • Ingrid Camila Melgarejo Ferreira Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central del Paraguay. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3525-299X

Keywords:

Dispepsia, esteatosis hepática, microlitiasis renal

Abstract

SUMMARY: Dyspepsia, commonly known as indigestion, is a term that describes a set of symptoms focused on pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen and affects approximately 21% of the population, although only a small percentage seek medical assistance. It is classified as functional when no organic cause is found after adequate clinical evaluation, which occurs in up to 70% of cases. In the case under study, a 43-year-old man came to the clinic due to acute epigastric pain, a cardinal symptom of dyspepsia, accompanied by episodes of nausea without irradiation of the pain and without systemic signs such as fever. Following the diagnosis of dyspepsia and hepatic steatosis, therapeutic management included Sertal compound, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal spasms, and diet, focusing on fat reduction, which is consistent with the literature suggesting that dietary modifications and lifestyle can alleviate symptoms. Laboratory tests revealed hypertriglyceridemia and an elevated level of the ALT enzyme, suggesting liver impairment, although blood count and kidney function were within normal ranges. Abdominal ultrasound revealed bilateral renal microlithiasis and hepatic steatosis, supporting the initial diagnosis and underlining the importance of regular follow-up, in this case, quarterly, to evaluate the patient's progress and the effectiveness of the prescribed treatment.

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Author Biographies

Soraya Rita Sousa Ribeiro, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central del Paraguay.

Estudiante de la carrera de medicina de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central del Paraguay.

Ingrid Camila Melgarejo Ferreira, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central del Paraguay.

Médica, docente de la carrera de medicina de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central del Paraguay.

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Published

2024-09-13

How to Cite

Sousa Ribeiro, S. R., & Melgarejo Ferreira, I. C. . (2024). Dyspepsia, Hepatic Steatosis and Renal Microlithiasis: A Case Comprehensive Clinic.: Dyspepsia, Hepatic Steatosis and Renal Microlithiasis: A Comprehensive Clinical Case. Revista MEDUCP, 1(1), 111–117. Retrieved from https://epicentro.central.edu.py/index.php/epicentro/article/view/102