Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of whiplash.
Family history
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When, how, or in what circumstances did you sustain an injury? (Please describe the injury event in detail).
- Pre-traumatic anamnesis if necessary external anamnesis.
- Inspection of the protocols of the first investigator or investigator (police, D-doctor, first-responding hospital).
- Are you experiencing pain? If yes, where is the pain localized?
- How long has the pain been present?
- Cephalgia (headache)
- Neck pain
- Forced posture due to pain
- Myogelosis (nodular or bulge-like, clearly circumscribed hardening in the muscles; also colloquially known as hard tension).
- What other complaints do you have?
- Vertigo (dizziness)
- Nausea/vomiting*
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Visual disturbances*
- Paresthesias* (false sensations) in the arms/hands and/or head.
- Vigilance disorders* (disorders of consciousness).
- Gait unsteadiness*
- Do you have anxiety about the acute stress of the accident?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (mental disorders?)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
