The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of lipedema.
Family history
- What is the general health of your relatives?
- 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 complaints have you noticed?
- Since when has the swelling of the legs existed? (Puberty, pregnancy, menopause).
- When does the swelling occur? In the morning? In the evening? Independently of the day?
- Are the complaints:
- Bilateral?
- Symmetrical?
- Do you have sensitivity to pressure and touch in the affected region?
- Are your symptoms:
- Dull?
- Oppressive?
- Pulling?
- Piercing?
- Are you prone to bruising?
- Do you feel psychologically burdened?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Medication history
