Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of acromegaly. Family history
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Have you noticed that shoes, gloves, hats, etc. no longer fit?
- Have you noticed a change in the face (possibly by looking at older photos)?
- Do you suffer from muscle weakness, headaches or vision problems?
- Do you have frequent pain in the limbs?
- Have you noticed hair loss, increased sweating?
- Do you suffer from unpleasant body odor?
- Do you often feel depressed out of tune? Do you feel unmotivated?
- Do you suffer from concentration difficulties?
- How long have these changes existed?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
