Post-traumatic stress disorder

ICD-10 Code F43.1

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Definition

An anxiety disorder precipitated by an experience of intense fear or horror while exposed to a traumatic (especially life-threatening) event. The disorder is characterized by intrusive recurring thoughts or images of the traumatic event; avoidance of anything associated with the event; a state of hyperarousal and diminished emotional responsiveness. These symptoms are present for at least one month and the disorder is usually long-term.

Also known as post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, traumatic neurosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Carbamazepine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Lithium carbonate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Lithium Citrate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sertraline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Tranylcypromine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)