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Wiki HPI Elements

msingh23

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Please assist with identifying the elements.

CC: Scoliosis, occasional back pain
HPI: 45 year old RHD female who presents for evaluation of scoliosis. Diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Never needed bracing. No recent XR of spine. Had noted some issues with "Lung pain" after exercising, which is only noted on right side of chest. Has not undergone CXR, never underwent EKG, last PFT ten years ago. Underwent blood work one month ago which was normal. Has occasional midback pain, but not severe. Exercises by performing Pilates and riding bicycle. No numbness or tingling.
PMH:Hernia Repair as a child
FH: Father - Melanoma
Medications: No current medications.
PF? Y
E-Mail? Y
Tel? Y

Allergies: SULFA (Mild)
Pregnant? N
Pain site: Midback
# stairs: 10
Living environment: apartment, elevator, stairs

Thanks
 
Location: Back; Duration: since childhood; Associated S&S: lung pain after exercising; Timing: occasional; Severity: not severe.
 
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