Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of spina bifida.
Family history
- Do congenital malformations run in families?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Nocturnal wetting of the child?
- Bladder and rectal disorders?
- Walking problems?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis
- Previous diseases (neurological diseases)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancy history
Medication history
- Antiepileptic drugs (during pregnancy) – e.g., valproic acid and carbamazepine.
