Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of varicose veins (varicose veins).
Family history
- Is there a frequent occurrence of connective tissue diseases or varicose veins in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you have to stand most of the time in your job?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you been able to determine the following?
- Have you noticed any skin changes on the lower legs?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you often wear tight and constricting clothing?
- Do you get enough exercise every day?
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (connective tissue weakness, thrombosis).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
- Medication history