Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of hiatal hernia (hiatal hernia).
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you suffer from heartburn?
- Have you noticed pain behind the breastbone?
- When do these symptoms occur?
- Do the symptoms improve on their own?
- Did you notice any other discomfort after eating?
- Pulse too fast
- Angina pectoris attacks (heart seizures)
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
Self history incl. medication history
- Pre-existing conditions (gastrointestinal diseases; obesity; constipation; meteorism / flatulence).
- Surgeries
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
- Medication history