Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Lyme disease.
Family history
Social anamnesis
- What is your occupation?
- Do you frequently travel in wooded and/or meadow areas in your job or in your free time?
- Do you have pets?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed a tick bite?
- Have you noticed any skin changes such as a circular redness?* .
- Did general symptoms of illness such as fever, headache, or muscle and/or joint pain occur in the period following a stay in forest or meadow areas?* .
- Have you noticed any lymph node enlargement?*
- Have you noticed any signs of paralysis and/or sensory disturbances?*
- Do you suffer from concentration, memory or sleep disturbances?
- Have you recently undergone infections?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (infections, neurological diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
