ICD-11 code : QE84;
Preferred Label : Acute stress reaction;
ICD-11 definition : Acute stress reaction refers to the development of transient emotional, somatic, cognitive,
or behavioural symptoms as a result of exposure to an event or situation (either short-
or long-lasting) of an extremely threatening or horrific nature (e.g., natural or
human-made disasters, combat, serious accidents, sexual violence, assault). Symptoms
may include autonomic signs of anxiety (e.g., tachycardia, sweating, flushing), being
in a daze, confusion, sadness, anxiety, anger, despair, overactivity, inactivity,
social withdrawal, or stupor. The response to the stressor is considered to be normal
given the severity of the stressor, and usually begins to subside within a few days
after the event or following removal from the threatening situation.;
ICD-11 synonym : acute situational disturbance; crisis state; stupor reaction to exceptional stress; shellshock; acute reaction to stress; psychic shock; brief reactive dissociative disorder; acute situational disorder; acute crisis reaction; acute stress disorder; acute situational reaction;
ICD-11 inclusion : acute crisis reaction; acute reaction to stress;
Origin ID : 505909942;
UMLS CUI : C0236816;
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Acute stress reaction refers to the development of transient emotional, somatic, cognitive,
or behavioural symptoms as a result of exposure to an event or situation (either short-
or long-lasting) of an extremely threatening or horrific nature (e.g., natural or
human-made disasters, combat, serious accidents, sexual violence, assault). Symptoms
may include autonomic signs of anxiety (e.g., tachycardia, sweating, flushing), being
in a daze, confusion, sadness, anxiety, anger, despair, overactivity, inactivity,
social withdrawal, or stupor. The response to the stressor is considered to be normal
given the severity of the stressor, and usually begins to subside within a few days
after the event or following removal from the threatening situation.