Table 1 Baseline investigations
| Investigation | Result |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | 13.2g/dl |
| White blood cell count | 6500/cmm |
| Platelet count | 167,000/cmm |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate | 19 mm/1st hour |
| Alanine transaminase (ALT) | 45 IU/l |
| Creatinine | 0.9 mg/dl |
| Sodium | 145 mEq/l |
| Potassium | 4.1 mEq/l |
| Calcium | 8.4 mg/dl |