Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hemochromatosis.
Family history
- Do you have a family history of common diseases of the blood system and/or liver?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any change in skin color (hyperpigmentation)?
- Do you have increased thirst, have you unintentionally lost weight?
- Do you suffer from painful joint inflammation?
- Have you noticed an increase in the circumference of the abdomen?
- Have you noticed a limitation of performance (when climbing stairs, etc.)?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (blood and liver disease; diabetes mellitus, cardiomyopathy/cardiomyopathy).
- Surgeries
- Allergies
Medication history
- Blood products
