a review of comorbid disorders with ptsd in psychiatric centers in tehran between 2009-2010

introduction: vulnerability has an important role in ptsd, which can be either genetic or acquisitive. according to research, the disorder coexists simultaneously with at least another psychiatric disorder and can be a disorder comorbid with a predictive factor, which influences the process from afflicting to medication. this study was performed to determine ptsd accompanying disorders in the patients referring to psychiatric centers in tehran between 2009-2010. methods: a total of 71 patients referring to psychiatric centers were examined for the co-occurring symptoms and disorders through questionnaires after initial interview, dsm-iv-tr criteria, and ptsd diagnosis. results: 78.9% of the studied group was female and 21.1% was male. 39.4% of patients had acute ptsd, 60.5% chronic ptsd, and 93% had at least one other disease simultaneously. conclusion: insomnia, depression, and anxiety are the most important co-occurring diseases, and physiological symptoms are the most common symptoms of the disorder. declaration of interest: none. keywords: symptoms, comorbidity, posttraumatic stress disorder.