Hemophilia: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hemophilia (bleeding disorder).

Family history

  • Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
  • Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?

Social anamnesis

Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • Do you bruise easily? Even without having bumped hard?
  • Have you noticed that you bled for a long time after injuries or surgeries?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Operations
  • Radiotherapy
  • Vaccination status
  • Allergies
  • Medication history (see also under Drug Side Effects under “Increased bleeding tendency due to medications”).