History
Introduction:
Mrs. Jeewa Lechchami is a 43 year old married lady with 3 children, currently employed as a
caregiver. Presented to the ward on 24th of July 2015.
Presenting complaints:
Increasing suspiciousness towards the family members Poor sleep and irritability
for about 3 weeks
a...
U.G.K.M.Udawelagedarda
ME/2009/142
Group E
Faculty of Medicine
University of Kelaniya.
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, Acknowledgements
This case book was prepared during the professorial psychiatry appointment as a part of our
curriculum with the purpose of improving the necessary knowledge and skills for a doctor.
I would like to express my intense gratitude to our teachers in the Department of Psychiatry,
Faculty of Medicine, Ragama, who guided us wistfully during the appointment,
I would also like to thank to Senior Registrars, Registrars and other Medical Officers who helped
us in every aspect during appointment. And I also thank to all the nursing staff and attendants.
I would be thankful to the patients and their relatives who helped us pensively sharing their
intimate information with us.
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, Table of Contents
Contents Page
1. Case 01- Bipolar affective disorder 05
2. Case 02-Schitzophrenia 17
3. Case 03- Recurrent depressive disorder 28
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, CASE 01
BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISODER
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