Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of brain tumors.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession?
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Have you been suffering from headaches lately? Or have the headaches been unusually severe lately?*
- Have you suffered one/several seizures?*
- Have you/your loved ones noticed any change in nature/behavior?*
- Have you noticed any paralysis, sensory disturbances, visual disturbances, or similar symptoms?*
- Have any disturbances of consciousness occurred?*
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)