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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions. A person may have both ... |
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Symptoms
Obsessions or compulsions that are not due to medical illness or drug use; Obsessions or compulsions that cause major...
Causes
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more common than was once thought. Most people who develop it show symptoms by...
Tests
Your own description of the behavior can help diagnose the disorder. A physical exam can rule out physical causes, and a...
Treatments
OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is a type of antidepressant called...
Drugs
The most useful medications for the treatment of OCD are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which...
Alternative Therapies
Behavioral treatments using the technique of exposure and response prevention are particularly effective in treating...
Complications
Long-term complications of OCD have to do with the type of obsessions or compulsions. For example, constant handwashing...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your symptoms interfere with daily life, work, or...
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