Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of von Willebrand-Jürgens syndrome.
Family history
- What is the general health status of your relatives?
- Are there any diseases in your family that are common?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you suffer from frequent nosebleeds? Increased and prolonged menstrual bleeding?
- Do wounds bleed for a long time after? (eg after tooth removal).
- Do you easily get large-area bruises?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Previous diseases (blood diseases, immunological diseases).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
Medication history
- Valproine (short for valproic acid); antiepileptic drug (drug used to treat epilepsy).
