Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland, as well as any structural changes such as nodules; … Freezing: Diagnostic Tests
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Freezing: Leading symptom Cold feeling of the skin
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of freezing. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have you been cold? Are you cold all over or locally, i.e., for example, in the area … Freezing: Medical History
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland). Climacteric (here: feeling cold in the context of vasomotor vegetative disorders). Latent hyperthyroidism (latent hypothyroidism) – refers to a “mild” hypothyroidism, which is usually manifested only by a change in the thyroid parameter TSH: TSH > 4 mU / l, with normal fT4 level at … Freezing: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Oral cavity Pharynx (throat) Abdomen (abdomen) Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Examination of the lungs (due … Freezing: Examination
1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Thyroid parameters – TSH, fT3, fT4. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification. Total protein, albumin – for underweight. … Freezing: Lab Test
