Family history (medical history) is an important component in the diagnosis of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) sequelae.
Family history
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints) – External anamnesis due to clarification of secondary diseases occurring in early childhood.
- Does pain occur during flexion of the neck [due to atlantoaxial instability]?
- Is there a severely distended abdomen [due toHirschsprung’s disease]?
- Is defecation less than 3 times per week for a period longer than three months? [due tochronic idiopathic constipation (constipation)]
- Do you have gait disturbances?
- Do you have any complaints with the musculoskeletal system?
- Do you have
- Limited performance?
- Fatigue?
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)* ?
- Angina pectoris* (“chest tightness”; sudden pain in the heart area)?
- Dizziness ?
- Syncope (momentary loss of consciousness) ?
- Do you have problems with the skin?
- Do you have hair loss?
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?
- Do you drink alcohol more often? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses of it per day?
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, thyroid disease, skin, musculoskeletal system, ears; diabetes mellitus type 1; infections).
- Operations
- Allergies
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
