Medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hordeolum (sty).
Family history
- What is the general health of your relatives?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What complaints have you experienced?
- How long have these changes existed?
- Have you noticed any reddened swelling on the eye?
- Does this nodule hurt?
- Has pus drained out?
- In addition, do you have conjunctivitis?
- Have you noticed any lymph node enlargement?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis