Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of rheumatic fever.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
- Do you have joint pain? If so, which joint is affected?
- Do you have any skin lesions? If so, where are they and what do they look like?
- Do you have a fever? If so, what is the temperature?
- Do you suffer from general discomfort such as fatigue, headache?
- Have you noticed chest pain or impaired performance?
- Have you had an upper respiratory infection in the past few weeks? If so, have you received antibiotic therapy?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis.
- Pre-existing conditions (muscle / joint disease, cardiovascular disease).
- Surgeries
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Medication history
