Medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of inguinal swelling.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the swelling of the groin been present?
- Did the swelling occur acutely and with severe pain?* .
- Are both groins equally swollen?
- Does the groin hurt when pressure is applied?
- Is the groin region overheated?
- Does the swelling increase acutely with coughing, sneezing, etc.?
- Do you remember a triggering event?
- What other symptoms did you notice, such as fever?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (venereal diseases, tumors).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
