Monoclonal Gammopathy: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy.

Family History

  • Is there a history of frequent tumors in your family?

Social history

  • What is your profession?
  • Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession?

Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What complaints have you noticed? How long have these symptoms been present?
  • Do you suffer from bone pain? If so, where exactly are they localized?
  • Do you suffer from fever, fatigue, night sweats or similar?
  • Do you have itching?
  • Do you have reduced performance?
  • Do you suffer from shortness of breath?*
  • Do you have a headache?
  • Have you unintentionally lost body weight?

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
  • Is your performance limited?

Self history including medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Operations
  • Radiotherapy
  • Allergies
  • Medication history

* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)