Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of lymphangitis.
Family history
Social history
- What is your occupation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Are you experiencing any pain?
- Have you noticed any redness and swelling?
- Where are the symptoms localized?
- Is there a wound in the vicinity? Have you noticed any redness, swelling, or pus accumulation at this wound?
- Do you have a fever? If so, what is the temperature? How long has the fever been present?
- Do you feel sick?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (injuries, wounds)
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
