haematuria hx Flashcards
1
Q
socrates framework for most qs
A
1 - onset
2 - character - frank blood or small amount of colouration? at the start, end or whole stream? (throughout = bladder or above, start = urethra, end = prostate or bladder base)
3 - associated pain? (painless is common of bladder cancer)
4 - urgency and frequency - infection
5 - hesitancy or poor stream or dribbling?
6 - just once or regular. ever happened before?
2
Q
systemic qs
A
1 - weight loss
2 - fever
3
Q
PMHx
A
prostate disease stones UTI TB coagulopathy DHX esp rifampicin or anticoagulants.
4
Q
FHx
A
general
renal tract problems
5
Q
SHx
A
job - exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons? rubber and dye industry.
- smoking
- etoh
