Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum).
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Are you experiencing pain? If yes, when does the pain occur?
- Where is the pain localized? Does the pain radiate?
- How long has the pain been present? Did they occur acutely or have they slowly intensified?
- Does the pain occur spasmodically?
- Do you have a fever?*
- Have you noticed any circulatory impairments (rapid pulse, dizziness)* ?
- Are you currently collapsed?*
- Have you noticed any other symptoms?
- What was the last food you ate? When did you eat?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Have you noticed any changes in bowel movements and/or urination? Quantity, frequency, shape, color, admixtures, etc.?
Self history including medication history.
- Previous diseases (diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; tumor diseases; infections).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Drug history – intraperitoneal chemotherapy, immunosuppressants.
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information)