Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of typhoid abdominalis.
Family history
- What is the current health status of your family members?
Social history
- Have you been on vacation? If so, what country were you in?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any symptoms of an influenza-like infection?
- How long have these symptoms persisted?
- Do you have a fever? If so, how high is the fever? Does it fluctuate during the day?
- Do you suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or constipation?
- If so, what does the bowel movement look like?
- Have you noticed any skin changes?
- Do you have a fever? If so, what is your body temperature?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Have you eaten raw foods recently?
- Have you possibly drunk impure water?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (gastrointestinal diseases, infections).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
