Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver).
Family history
- Is there a history of frequent liver disease in your family?
Social history
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any yellowish discoloration of the skin or eyes?
- Do you suffer from upper abdominal pain? If so, when do they occur?
- Do you have a feeling of pressure in the right upper abdomen?
- Are you quickly satiated when you eat?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you eat a balanced diet?
- Do you drink alcohol? If so, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
- Have you noticed any changes in bowel movements and/or urine?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (infections, liver disease, autoimmune diseases).
- Surgeries
- Allergies
- Medication history
