Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of thrombophlebitis (superficial phlebitis).
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you have any pain? If yes, when does the pain occur?
- Where is the pain localized?
- Have you also noticed redness, swelling, and/or induration of the affected area?
- Have you been under medical treatment recently?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (blood clotting disorders; heart disease; kidney disease; tumor disease).
- Pregnancy
- Accident (injury)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history (oral contraceptives; hormone replacement therapy; cytostatic therapy).
