40yr old female with neck pain and severe bloating

Case of 40yr old female with neck pain and severe bloating.

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CHIEF COMPLAINTS 
A 40yr old female came to the opd with neck pain since 6 months and severe bloating in abdomen since past 20 days.

HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS 
The patient was apparently asymptomatic 20 days ago then she developed severe bloating in abdomen due to indigestion.
Insidious in onset and gradually progressive in nature,  intermittent in nature and aggravated on eating. Shortness of breath at nights.
Constipation associated with burning sensation.
Burning micturation.

PAST HISTORY 
Not a known case of hypertension, DM, CVA,CAD,TB, asthma.
13yrs ago she had c section 
10yrs ago she has undergone hysterectomy 

FAMILY HISTORY 
No significant family history

PERSONAL HISTORY
Appetite-normal
Sleep-adequate
Diet-mixed
Burning micturation 
Bowel movements irregular- constipation

GENERAL EXAMINATION
No signs of  pallor,icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy and pedal edema.
Pulse:64 bpm
Bp:110/70mm hg
RR:16bpm
Temp:98.6F

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