ICD-11 · 6C48.10

Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic

A pattern of episodic or intermittent caffeine use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. The pattern of episodic caffeine use is evident over a period of at least 12 months. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2) a harmful route of administration.

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

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What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic?

The differential diagnosis of Harmful pattern of use of caffeine, episodic (6C48.10) includes: Epizod szkodliwego używania używania kofeiny (6C48.0).

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