Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of poliomyelitis (polio).
Family history
- What is the general health status of your relatives?
Social history
- Have you recently been in high-risk areas such as India or Nigeria?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed symptoms of an influenza infection in yourself?
- Do you suffer from sore throat, muscle pain, back pain, headache? If so, for how long?
- Do you feel nauseous more often? Do you have to vomit?
- Have you noticed any neurological symptoms such as sensory disturbances or paralysis?* .
- Have you noticed any painful neck stiffness?*
- Do you have a fever? If so, how long has the temperature persisted and how high is it?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Previous diseases (infectious diseases; injuries)
- Operations
- Pregnancies
- Vaccinations
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)