Urological history Flashcards
1
Q
What are filling LUTS?
A
Urgency
Frequency
Nocturia
2
Q
What are voiding LUTS?
A
Dysuria Hesitancy Poor flow Incomplete emptying Dribbling Straining to urinate Spraying of urine
3
Q
What are incontinence LUTS?
A
Stress Urge Overflow Continuous Enuresis
4
Q
What should you ask in a haematuria history?
A
Duration Timing within stream Presence of clots Pain Fever and rigors Trauma/exercise
5
Q
What are the symptoms of a UTI?
A
Dysuria Frequency Urgency Strangury Fever Acute confusion
6
Q
What are the symptoms of chronic renal failure?
A
Oliguria Nocturia Polyuria Anorexia Insomnia Metallic taste in mouth Vomiting Anaemia Fatigue Pruritis Oedema Bruising and bleeding Sallow complexion Uraemic fever
7
Q
What should you ask about in the urological PMH?
A
Past episodes - onset and duration
Sexual history and obstetric history
Diabetic?
8
Q
What should you ask about in a drug history and allergies?
A
Certain medications can affect the colour of the urine eg rifampicin
Enquire about allergies to iodine if contrast is used for investigations
9
Q
What should you ask about in a social history?
A
Smoking Alcohol Travel Occupation - rubber and dye industry? Sexual history Diet - excessive beetroot?
10
Q
What should you ask about in a family history?
A
Familial renal or urological condition
- PKD
