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Twin Intrauterine Pregnancy: A Case Study

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The claimant has a past medical history significant for depression, asthma, GERD, and iron deficiency anemia.

An attending physician statement completed by Dr. Marcos Ikeda (Obstetrics & Gynecology), dated 04/04/2017, indicated that the claimant was pregnant with twins and had an elevated blood pressure. A C-section was scheduled on 06/27/2017. She was relieved of duties from 06/01/2017 - 08/08/2017. She would be able to return to work on 08/09/2017.

A signed note from Dr. Ikeda, dated 04/28/2017, indicated that the claimant was unable to work due to her pregnancy.

An attending physician statement completed by Dr. Ikeda, dated 04/28/2017, indicated that the claimant presented anemic. She was pregnant with twins and had an elevated blood …show more content…

A treatment during labor was recommended.

Laboratory results dated 06/08/2017 showed elevated of WBC at 12.4 with low levels of hemoglobin at 9.8 and hematocrit at 31.5.

Ultrasound of the fetal biophysical profile dated 06/12/2017 showed a twin intrauterine pregnancy. The placenta was anterior in location, grade III. The fetus was in breech presentation, maternal left. The gestational age by last menstrual period was 36 weeks and 1 day with an estimated due date of 07/09/2017.

The claimant had follow-up visits with Dr. Ikeda on 06/05/2017, 06/12/2017, and 08/04/2017. her blood pressure readings were 138/86, 143/72, and 152/76, respectively.

A signed note from Dr. Ikeda, dated 08/08/2017, indicated that the claimant had laboratory work done. She was noted to be anemic with an elevated blood pressure. Continued iron pills were recommended. She would be able to return to work on …show more content…

Ikeda, dated 08/16/2017, indicated that the claimant will be resuming work on 08/21/2017.

A signed note from Dr. Ikeda, dated 08/18/2017, indicated that the claimant was referred to a specialist for a hernia. She was unable to work due to low iron. She would be able to return to work on 08/21/2017.

A progress note from Tal Raphaeli, MD, dated 08/22/2017, indicated that the claimant presented for an evaluation of a ventral hernia. She had a swelling that had gradually increased over a period of time. She had a history of discomfort, swelling, and bulge. Objective findings showed upper midline divarication recti with a positive cough impulse. She was diagnosed with an incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene. A CT of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast was recommended.

CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast dated 08/25/2017 revealed a normal computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis.

A progress note from Asmi Alam, MD (Family Medicine), dated 09/12/2017, indicated that the claimant presented with depression. She also had a history of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and bulimia. Her BMI was 39.37. She was diagnosed with depression, bulimia, PTSD, and anxiety. Psychiatric medications were

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