History Taking
History Taking General Pain Location Since when Onset Duration Type Character Radiation Progression Aggravating / Relieving factor Postural variation Diurnal variation Seasonal variation Joint Pain Since when Onset Duration Type Character Which joint Any swelling, redness, wound Restriction of movement Aggravating / relieving factor Medication taken Postural variation Diurnal variation History of: Exercise Work Fall Fever Weakness Since when Generalised or not Whether it is due to diet Whether it is due to fever Fever Since when Onset Grade: High/Low Continuous/Intermittent Spikes per day if intermittent Worse in the morning/evening/night Associated with chills/Rigors Progression Diurnal variation Seasonal variation Medication taken Rashes Since when Which part of body Initial size Current size What colour Progression Presence of itchiness Generalised / Localised Symmetrical ...