Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of radiation enteritis (radiation disease of the small intestine).
Family history
- Is there a frequent history of gastrointestinal tract disease in your family?
Social history
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea?
- Do you have flatulence or intestinal cramps?
- Are there any abnormalities in bowel movements? Frequency, quantity, appearance, admixtures?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you have an appetite?
- Do you eat a balanced and regular diet?
- Have you lost body weight unintentionally?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (gastrointestinal diseases).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
- Medication history (chemotherapy, if applicable).
