Sickle Cell Disease (Sickle Cell Anemia): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of sickle cell anemia (sickle cell disease).

Family history

  • What is the general health of your family members?
  • Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
  • Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?

Social anamnesis

Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • How long has this symptomatology been present?
  • Was there a triggering moment for the symptomatology? Infection? Strong physical exertion?
  • Do you suffer from acute abdominal pain? Pain in the chest? Pain in the extremities? etc.
  • Have you had such symptoms before?
  • Do you often suffer from infections?
  • Do you suffer from kidney dysfunction?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (diseases of the blood / immune system).
  • Surgeries (splenectomy (removal of spleen))
  • Radiotherapy
  • Vaccination status
  • Allergies
  • Medication history

Medication history

Anemia

Aplastic anemia

Note: For drugs marked with an asterisk (* ), the association with aplastic anemia is poorly established.