Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism.
Family history
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms/discomforts (e.g., flank pain/pain in the kidney area) have you noticed?
- If urinary/kidney stones are known: Have you had a spontaneous stone discharge (urinary stones/kidney stones)?
- Do you have any upper abdominal discomfort?
- Do you suffer from nausea or vomiting?
- Do you suffer from bone pain? Have you had any bone fractures recently?
- Have you been tired or listless frequently lately?
- Do you often feel depressed out of sorts?
- Do you suffer from concentration difficulties?
- Do you suffer from muscle weakness?
- Have your reflexes decreased?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Has your digestion changed? Do you have frequent diarrhea or constipation?
- Do you have increased thirst?
- Do you have to urinate more?
- Do you drink alcohol regularly?
Self-history
- Pre-existing conditions (anorexia nervosa (anorexia), hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney disease, bowel disease, liver disease).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
- Environmental history
Medication history
