symptoms Flashcards
to be able to identify possible diseases based on the symptoms
1
Q
A patient comes in complaining of haematuria, what relevant history would you take in the lead of up to a full investigation and diagnoses
what else may you do in an appointment
A
Area of issue = urinary tract
History:
Any associated symptoms: UTI, trauma, rash
any recent instruments or caterisation
Risk factors (specifically to cancers): smoking family history carcinogen exposures travel chemo
measure blood pressure, full abdominal + pelvic count
further examination
