Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Wilson disease (copper storage disease).
Family history
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you suffer from abdominal pain? If yes, since when?
- Have you noticed an increase in abdominal girth and/or yellowish discoloration of the skin/eyes?
- Do you suffer from neurological disorders such as dysphagia, movement disorders, tremors, difficulty concentrating, etc.* ?
- Have you noticed muscle weakness and / or joint pain?
- Have you noticed any visual disturbances?*
- Do you have any cardiac arrhythmias (heart stuttering, palpitations)?
- Have you noticed any skin changes?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Have you noticed any changes in bowel movements and/or urine? Color, quantity, frequency, etc.?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (liver disease; urinary stone disease).
- Surgeries
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
