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obsessive-compulsive disorder - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder: A psychiatric disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, such as cleaning, checking, counting, or hoarding. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), one of the anxiety disorders, is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person's life. The individual who suffers from OCD becomes trapped in a pattern of repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are senseless and distressing but extremely difficult to overcome. OCD occurs in a spectrum from mild to severe, but if severe and left untreated, can destroy a person's capacity to function at work, at school, or even in the home. ...
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About obsessive-compulsive disorder (Source: MayoClinic)
Feeling driven to perform such rituals over and over may indicate that you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, ritualistic behaviors may literally take over your life. You have distressing, unwanted thoughts or images that don't make sense to you. These thoughts or images keep coming back despite your efforts to ignore them. You may strive to hide OCD from friends and co-workers for fear of being labeled "crazy." ...
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Causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (Source: MedLinePlus)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more common than was once thought. Most people who develop it show symptoms by age 30. There are several theories about the cause of OCD, but none have been confirmed. Some reports have linked OCD to head injury and infections. Several studies have shown that there are brain abnormalities in patients with OCD, but more research is needed. About 20% of people with OCD have tics, which suggests the condition may be related to Tourette syndrome . However, this link is not clear. ...
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Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (Source: MedLinePlus)
Obsessions or compulsions are not due to medical illness or drug use; Obsessions or compulsions cause major distress or interfere with everyday life. An example of obsessive-compulsive disorder is excessive, repeated handwashing to ward off infection. The person usually recognizes that the behavior is excessive or unreasonable. ...
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obsessive-compulsive disorder - Conventional Treatments (Source: HealthAtoZ)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be effectively treated by a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication that regulates the brain's serotonin levels. Drugs that are approved to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft), all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that affect the level of serotonin in the brain. Older drugs include the antidepressant clomipramine (Anafranil), a widely-studied drug in the treatment of OCD, but one that carries a greater risk of side effects. Drugs should be taken for at least 12 weeks before deciding whether or not they are effective. ...
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News on obsessive-compulsive disorder
Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (MedicineNet)
Health Tip: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (MedicineNet)
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Brian surgery many help people with severe OCD (ReutersHealth)

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