Topic 8: A Practical Five-Minute HS History

Step 1: Course. When did it begin? How often do flares occur? Is today typical?

Step 2: Locations and structure. Which areas have ever been involved? Any recurring drainage, openings, tunnels, or scars?

Step 3: Symptoms. Current and worst pain; drainage; odor; itching; sleep; fatigue.

Step 4: Function and wellbeing. Effects on movement, work or school, exercise, relationships, social activity, and mood.

Step 5: Treatment and goals. What has been tried, what helped, what was difficult, and what improvement matters most now?