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Encopresis diagnostic criteria

Introduction

Diagnostic Criteria

Diagnostic Criteria

DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Encopresis[1]

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  • A. Repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places (e.g., clothing, floor), whether involuntary or intentional.

AND

  • B. At least one such event occurs each month for at least 3 months.

AND

  • C. Chronological age is at least 4 years (or equivalent developmental level).

AND

  • D. The behavior is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., laxatives) or another medical condition except through a mechanism involving constipation.

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References

References

  1. ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersΒ : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBNΒ 0890425558.

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