Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of cystic kidney disease (polycystic kidney disease).
Family history
- What is the general health status of your relatives?
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What complaints have you noticed?
- How long have these existed?
- Have you noticed blood in your urine?
- Do you suffer from abdominal and/or flank pain?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (kidney disease, cardiovascular disease).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Medication history