Skin Sensitivity Disorders: Medical History

The medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of sensitivity disorder.

Family history

  • Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?

Social anamnesis

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

  • How long has the sensitivity disorder been present?
  • Please describe your sensation or perception regarding the sensitivity disorder; what is disturbed:
    • Sensation of touch
    • Movement/force
    • Sense of position
    • Pain sensation
    • Temperature sensation
    • Vibration sensation
  • Where exactly is it localized? Does it affect one or more areas of the body?
  • Have there been any other symptoms such as headaches* , visual disturbances* , gait disturbances* , paralysis* , impaired consciousness* , etc.?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

Own anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (neurological diseases, injuries).
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Environmental history (mercury)
  • Medication history

* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)