ICD-11 · 6A71

Recurrent depressive disorder

Characterized by recurrent episodes of profound sadness, loss of interest and energy, between which periods of normal mood occur. There is no history of manic or hypomanic episodes. Episodes may vary in severity and frequency. A seasonal pattern may be present in some individuals.

Symptoms

ICD-11 diagnostic criteria

How to recognise

In the ICD-11 framework, the core symptoms taken into account when recognising Recurrent depressive disorder are:

Differential diagnosis

When diagnosing Recurrent depressive disorder, the following ICD-11 disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis:

Synonyms and related terms

recurrent depression, MDD, major depressive disorder

Frequently asked questions

What are the symptoms of Recurrent depressive disorder?

Symptoms associated with Recurrent depressive disorder (ICD-11 6A71) include: Depressed mood, Loss of interest (anhedonia), Low energy level, Sleep disturbances, Impaired attention or concentration, Feelings of hopelessness and pessimism about the future, Suicidal ideation, At least two previous depressive episodes separated by periods of remission, No history of manic or hypomanic episodes, Seasonal pattern of episodes (seasonal affective disorder).

How is Recurrent depressive disorder diagnosed according to ICD-11?

According to ICD-11, the diagnostic criteria for Recurrent depressive disorder (6A71) include: co najmniej dwa epizody depresyjne w wywiadzie; okresy remisji między epizodami.

What disorders are in the differential diagnosis of Recurrent depressive disorder?

The differential diagnosis of Recurrent depressive disorder (6A71) includes: Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem (6A70), Zaburzenie dwubiegunowe typu II (6A61), Zaburzenie cyklotymiczne (6A62), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, łagodne (6A70.0), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, umiarkowane, bez objawów psychotycznych (6A70.1), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, umiarkowane, z objawami psychotycznymi (6A70.2), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, ciężkie, bez objawów psychotycznych (6A70.3), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, ciężkie, z objawami psychotycznymi (6A70.4), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, nasilenie nieokreślone (6A70.5), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, obecnie w częściowej remisji (6A70.6), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, obecnie w pełnej remisji (6A70.7), Inne określone zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem (6A70.Y), Zaburzenie depresyjne z pojedynczym epizodem, nieokreślone (6A70.Z), Zaburzenie dystymiczne (6A72).

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