The Diagnosis: You Are The Doctor

by Aeroxx1337

This is an interactive story where I supply a sick patient or two, who rarely have more than one never more than two illness, and it's up to YOU to help House figure out what they have. Look it up, ask a doctor, whatever! Detailed instructions inside.

4. Case 1: Symptoms 6 & 7

The Diagnosis

Case 1: Wait 30 Minutes After Eating

Symptoms 6 & 7

Author's Note: And the amazing ability that sarcoidosis has to be considered as a diagnosis for every patient continues. I don't know why I'm surprised. Not a bad guess though.

I also feel I should note that personally, I am using WrongDiagnosis to get a list of symptoms for the diagnosis, so my information might not be complete.

Disclaimer: I haven't owned House the past few chapters, so why would I now?

~ Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital 2:38pm ~

The door opened and Dr. Foreman walked in.

"Oh, Dr. Foreman," Jane said immediately, "The patient went to the bathroom a minute ago. His stool is black and it smells a lot worse than usual."

"Melena? That doesn't sound like sarcoidosis. Has he shown any other new symptoms?" Foreman asked.

"Nothing visible, but possible. I'll ask," Jane led Foreman over to Aero's bedside. Aero turned toward then, a neutral look on his face.

"Hey, Aero. Are you feeling okay?" She asked. Aero raised an eyebrow, but didn't respond.

"Can you please answer my question?" She urged.

"Huh?" Aero asked, raising his eyebrow higher. Foreman's eyes widened.

"Can you understand what she's saying?" He asked. Aero's other eyebrow raised and his mouth opened a bit.

"Can you understand what I'm saying?" Foreman asked. Aero opened his mouth as if to say something, but nothing came out.

"He can't comprehend language," Jane noted out loud.

~ Chart ~

Patient Name

Aero Grillos

Medical History

Nothing Relevant

(A couple colds, one case of the flu)

Age

19

Hair Color

Blond

Skin Tone

White

Height

5' 10"

Weight

174 lb

Symptoms

Hematemesis (Vomiting Blood)

Fever

Jaundice

Dry Cough

Paraplegia

Melena

Aphasia

Secondary Symptoms

Hypovolemic Shock due to blood loss

Yellow Sclera (Whites of Eyes) due to Jaundice

Leg Paralysis due to Paraplegia

Other Information

Patient is an avid swimmer

Was in South America 5-6 weeks ago

Will swim anywhere there is water enough to swim in

Diagnosis

N/A

~ Break ~

Author's Note: While checking on Wrong Diagnosis, I noticed there aren't any diseases listed as causing Melena and Aphasia. But there are diseases that are listed under both of their causes page. That's an annoying website.