Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of synovialitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane).
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
- Is one joint or more joints affected?
- Is the joint(s) swollen, overheated?
- Does it hurt at rest/when moving?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you get enough exercise every day?
Self history incl. medication history
- Pre-existing conditions (bone / joint disease).
- Surgeries
- Allergies
- Medication history
