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Enuresis
Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Enuresis Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Enuresis
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Enuresis symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Enuresis symptoms in making proper diagnosis, including frequently
medical and psychological testing considerations. This information on Enuresis symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgement and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Diagnostic criteria for 307.6 Enuresis
A. Repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes (whether involuntary or
intentional).
B.
The behavior is clinically significant as manifested by either a frequency
of
twice a week for at least 3 consecutive months or the presence of
clinically significant distress or
impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other important areas
of functioning.
C.
Chronological age is at least 5 years (or equivalent developmental level).
D. The behavior is not due exclusively to the direct physiological
effect of
a substance
(e.g., a diuretic) or a general medical condition ( e.g., diabetes, spina
bifida, a seizure disorder).
Specify
type:
Nocturnal Only
Diurnal Only
Nocturnal and Diurnal
Also, See: Other Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in
Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Other Mental Health
Diagnostic Symptoms and Criteria
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