General medical conditions or neurological conditions that may be relevant to a patient's past or current psychiatric problems. For example, someone with severe Asthma may experience respiratory symptoms that are easily confused with a panic attack, or indeed, which may precipitate a panic attack.
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Axis III of the DSM included general medical conditions that could impact a person's mental health diagnosis. It was used to capture any physical health problems that were relevant to understanding and treating the psychological condition. However, this axis was removed in the DSM-5, which integrated medical conditions into the diagnostic criteria.
There is no specific Axis II DSM code for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the DSM-5, ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder and is diagnosed on Axis I.
The DSM-IV-TR utilized 5 axes along which clients are evaluated: Axis I for clinical disorders, Axis II for personality disorders and mental retardation, Axis III for medical conditions, Axis IV for psychosocial and environmental stressors, and Axis V for Global Assessment of Functioning.
The DSM-IV-TR is an updated version of the DSM-IV that includes text revisions and additional information. Both versions use the same diagnostic criteria, but the DSM-IV-TR provides more detailed descriptions and clarifications for some disorders. The DSM-IV-TR also includes new disorders and changes to existing diagnostic criteria based on updated research and clinical experience.
In the DSM-IV, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is typically diagnosed on Axis I as a neurodevelopmental disorder. It involves symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is important to note that the DSM-5 has since replaced the multi-axial system with a more integrated approach to diagnosis.
Enuresis is typically diagnosed on Axis I of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It falls under the category of "Learning and Developmental Disorders."