📋Overview
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is characterized by persistent psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic or life-threatening event. This condition can affect individuals who have personally experienced trauma or those who have witnessed such events occurring to others.
This condition was historically identified by various labels, including shell shock and combat fatigue, but is now recognized as a specific clinical diagnosis. It involves complex neurological pathways and psychological responses that can persist well after the initial traumatic event has concluded.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0038436Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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