Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of mastitis (inflammation of the mammary glands).
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the chest pain been present?
- Has there been any change in the pain?
- Become stronger?*
- Did the pain come on suddenly?
- Where exactly is the pain localized? Does the pain radiate? Does the pain occur bilaterally?
- When does the pain occur?
- Is the breast reddened, overheated?
- Do you have a fever?
- Have you noticed any lymph node enlargement?
- Are you currently breastfeeding or have you recently breastfed?
- Have you had any breast injuries?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you make sure you have enough hygiene when breastfeeding?
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (gynecological diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
Medication history
- Estrogen-focused contraceptives (contraceptives).
- Sex steroid preparations – combination of female sex hormones, which are given mainly for menopausal symptoms (menopause).
- Tranquilizers (sedatives) such as diazepam.
