Medical history represents an important component in the diagnosis of optic neuritis (optic neuritis).
Family history
- Is there a frequent history of neurologic disease in your family?
- Are there frequent autoimmune diseases in your family?
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you have or have you had eye movement pain* ? If yes, how long ago?
- Have or had you noticed a worsening of your visual acuity* ? If yes, what was your visual impression during this process:
- Blurred vision to complete loss of visual acuity (vision loss)?
- Disturbed color perception* (colors are perceived as dirty and pale)?
- Have you noticed a temporary deterioration of vision after physical exertion (for example, sports, hot showers and baths)?
- Have you ever experienced such discomfort?
- Have you noticed any other symptoms:
- Bladder weakness?
- Gait disturbance/gait unsteadiness?
- Sensory disturbances?
- Taste disturbances?
- Concentration disorders?
- Fatigue?
- Sexual dysfunction?
- Speech disorders?
- Word-finding disorders?
- Do you feel depressed out of tune?
- Are you experiencing any pain? If so, where is this pain localized and when does it occur?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Previous diseases (neurological diseases, rheumatological diseases, infections, tumor diseases).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medications:
- Interferon alfa-2a
- Peginterferon alfa-2a
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Data without guarantee)