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| The diagnosis of Postpartum depression is made when at least 5 of the following mentioned diagnostic criteria are met: | | The diagnosis of [[Postpartum depression]] is made when at least 5 of the following mentioned diagnostic criteria are met: |
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| The diagnosis of postpartum blues is made if three or four of [[depressive]] symptoms are present.[23] The postpartum blues is defined by International Classification of Diseases – 10th Revision (ICD-10) as ''postpartum depression not otherwise specified. | | The diagnosis of postpartum blues is made if three or four of [[depressive]] symptoms are present.[23] The postpartum blues is defined by International Classification of Diseases – 10th Revision (ICD-10) as ''postpartum depression not otherwise specified. |
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| === Study of choice ===
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| [Name of the investigation] is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of [disease name].
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| The following result of [gold standard test] is confirmatory of [disease name]:
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| * A [name of test] is positive for [sign 1], [sign 2], and [sign 3] in the patient.
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| [Name of the investigation] is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of [disease name].
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| The diagnostic study of choice for [disease name] is [name of the investigation].
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| There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of [disease name].
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| There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of [disease name], but [disease name] can be diagnosed based on [name of the investigation 1] and [name of the investigation 2].
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| [Disease name] is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation.
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| * Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most sensitive test for diagnosis.
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| * Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most efficient test for diagnosis.
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| ==== The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name] ====
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| <small> [Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity</small>
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| ===== Diagnostic results =====
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| The following finding(s) on performing [investigation name] is(are) confirmatory for [disease name]:
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| ===== Sequence of Diagnostic Studies =====
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| The [name of investigation] must be performed when:
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| === Name of Diagnostic Criteria ===
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| '''It is recommended that you include the criteria in a table. Make sure you always cite the source of the content and whether the table has been adapted from another source.'''
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| [Disease name] is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation. There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
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| The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
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| The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
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| [Disease name] may be diagnosed at any time if one or more of the following criteria are met:
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| '''IF there are clear, established diagnostic criteria'''
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| The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
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| The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
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| The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
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| '''IF there are no established diagnostic criteria'''
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunita Kumawat, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Diagnostic Study of Choice
The diagnosis of Postpartum depression is made when at least 5 of the following mentioned diagnostic criteria are met:
Changes in sleep pattern,
Feelings of hopelessness or sadness,
Feelings of restlessness,
Loss of interest in activities,
Feelings of guilt,
Loss of energy,
Loss of concentration,
Change in appetite or weight,
Thoughts of death or suicide.
Patients with postpartum psychosis are diagnosed under the DSM-5, based on their primary mental illness with the addition of the "peripartum onset" if it presents during pregnancy or within four weeks after delivery.[22]
The diagnosis of postpartum blues is made if three or four of depressive symptoms are present.[23] The postpartum blues is defined by International Classification of Diseases – 10th Revision (ICD-10) as postpartum depression not otherwise specified.
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