Cystic Kidney Disease: Medical History

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