Similarities and differences between the diagnostic criteria of ICD-11 and DSM-5 for elimination disorders

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the similarities and differences between the diagnostic criteria of elimination disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) and International Classification of Diseases, eleventh edition (ICD-11). Elimination disorders are clinically characterized by inappropriate urination or defecation, resulting in pain or functional impairment. This paper discussed the main points of elimination disorders in the two diagnostic manuals, in order to improve psychiatric and psychological workers' understanding of the corresponding sections.