Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis (bone marrow inflammation).
Family history
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Are you experiencing pain? If yes, when does the pain occur?
- Where is the pain localized?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
- Do you remember any injury to the affected region?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Medication history
