Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cholera.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- Have you been abroad recently? If so, where?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Do you suffer from diarrhea? If yes, since when? How many stools a day?
- What does the stool look like? Can you see blood or mucus admixtures?*
- Do you also suffer from nausea and vomiting? If so, how often?
- What does the vomit look like? Blood admixtures?* Bilious?
- Do you have any abdominal pain? If so, where exactly are they localized?
- Do you feel sick?
- Have you or those around you noticed any changes in your voice (high-pitched voice)* ?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Has your appetite changed?
- Have you lost a lot of body weight quickly?
- How much do you drink a day?
Self history incl. medication history
- Pre-existing conditions (gastrointestinal diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
