ICD-11 code : 6B40;
Preferred Label : Post traumatic stress disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that may develop following exposure
to an extremely threatening or horrific event or series of events. It is characterized
by all of the following: 1) re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present
in the form of vivid intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares. These are typically
accompanied by strong or overwhelming emotions, particularly fear or horror, and strong
physical sensations; 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event or events,
or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event or events;
and 3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat, for example as indicated
by hypervigilance or an enhanced startle reaction to stimuli such as unexpected noises.
The symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause significant impairment in
personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.;
ICD-11 synonym : complex PTSD; PTSD - [post traumatic stress disorder]; Traumatic neurosis;
ICD-11 acronym : PTSD;
ICD-11 inclusion : combat neurosis; battered person syndrome; rape trauma syndrome; Traumatic neurosis;
Origin ID : 2070699808;
UMLS CUI : C0038436;
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that may develop following exposure
to an extremely threatening or horrific event or series of events. It is characterized
by all of the following: 1) re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present
in the form of vivid intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares. These are typically
accompanied by strong or overwhelming emotions, particularly fear or horror, and strong
physical sensations; 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event or events,
or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event or events;
and 3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat, for example as indicated
by hypervigilance or an enhanced startle reaction to stimuli such as unexpected noises.
The symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause significant impairment in
personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.