Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of goiter (goiter).
Family history
- Is there a frequent history of thyroid disease in your family?
Social history
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any enlargement of the thyroid gland? If so, during what time period did it enlarge?
- Have you experienced any dysphagia?
- Are you experiencing shortness of breath* or a whistling breath sound?
- Have you noticed any changes in your eyes such as a drooping eyelid or receding eyeball?
- Have you recently been suffering from hoarseness?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
- Do you eat a lot of sea fish?
- Vegetables from the Crucifeae family (cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, savoy cabbage)?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (hormonal disorders or thyroid disease).
- Operations
- Radiation therapy (head or neck region)
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
