Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pyelonephritis (inflammation of the renal pelvis).
Family history
- Is there a frequent history of genitourinary tract disease in your family?
Social history
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you developed a sudden fever?
- Have you had any chills?
- Do you feel sluggish?
- Do you have pain in the flank (flank pain)* ?
- Do you have nausea? Have you vomited?
- Do you have any additional symptoms such as headache/backache or nausea/vomiting* ?
- Have you noticed discomfort/pain when urinating and/or frequent urination?
- Did you or do you have a fever/chills* ?
Vegetative history including nutritional history.
- Are you sexually active?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the genitourinary system).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
Medication history
- Analgesics (painkillers), which are nephrotoxic with continuous therapy, such as phenacetin.
- Corticosteroids – lead to suppression of the immune system with prolonged use.
- Nephrotoxic (“damaging to the kidney“) antibiotics such as aminoglycosides.
- Cytostatics (substances that inhibit cell growth or cell division).
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
