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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 are not due to medical illness or drug use; Obsessions or compulsions cause major distress ...
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, an...
Treatments
OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is a type of antidepressant cal...
Drugs
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is currently classified as an anxiety disorder marked by the recurrence of intrus...
Alternative Therapies
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is currently classified as an anxiety disorder marked by the recurrence of intrus...
Complications
Long-term complications of OCD have to do with the type of obsessions or compulsions. For example, constant handwashi...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your symptoms interfere with daily life, work, or relations...
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