Woops! We are into another week already?.
Case 1 looks quite interesting. It could be Otitis Externa 2o to Herpes Zoster due to the painful vesicles. I don't know whether the age and sex are significant. Clinical diagnosis should nail it though viral pcr of lesion may suffice.
Acyclovir should come in handy.
Case 2: I'm thinking of hypertensive emergency. Would have said concussion if it was during the boxing game. It may also be a CVA or TIA depending on duration.
In the management, you don't want to rapidly crash the bp. You taper the dose of hydrallazine and monitor bp continuously.
Nice having you on the show today. It's wonderful how your mom has inspired you to study medicine.Hey Dr. @Elvigia,
Medicine is a wonderful way to help people. Sometimes we forget our family for a few hours, but we must maintain a balance in our roles.
Cheers dear!
I think in case 2 h/o being a boxer needs some attention. I would go for concussion rather than htn Em.
I think it is very important to try to balance our personal and professional roles, although it is not always easy.Thank you @nairadaddy. Yes, my mother was my inspiration to study medicine.
@nairadaddy, we have indeed reached the fourth episode. We are waxing stronger and stronger and impacting knowledge
@nairadaddy I so agree with you on case 1 as Herpes zoster as that was what popped up in mind also considering the glossopahrygeal nerve which takes it course behind the ear. Yes, acyclovir is best.
@elvigia, thanks for your interview, so inspiring. I love you already. Xoxo