OCD - Meddco

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OCD
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INDEX

• INTRODUCTION
• CATEGORIES
• SYMPTOMS
• CAUSES
• DIAGNOSIS
• TREATMENT
• COMPLICATIONS
• ABOUT MEDDCO

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INTRODUCTION

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder better known as OCD
  is a brain based disorder in which people have
  recurring unwanted thoughts sensations that
  makes them to something repetitively. It causes
  fear, worriedness, uneasiness apprehensive in
  the person suffering from it.
• It is characterized by anxiety provoking ideas or
  obsessions that provokes the suffering person to
  make them to commit compulsion action to lessen
  their anxiety.
• Obsession Repetitive, Impulsive, Instructive
  ideas or thoughts.
• Compulsion Repetitive behaviours that are
  senseless and unrealistic.

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CATEGORIES

• There are no classified types or categories of
  OCD. But researchers suggest OCD in 4 main
  categories.

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SYMPTOMS

• OCD usually have both obsessive symptoms
  compulsive symptoms. But it is also possible that
  the person suffering might have only obsessive
  symptoms or compulsive symptoms.

Obsessive Symptoms Compulsive Symptoms
Fear of contamination or dirt Doubting having uncertainty Needing things orderly symmetrically Aggressive unwanted thoughts Washing Cleaning Checking Counting Following a strict routine Orderliness Demanding reassurance
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SYMPTOMS

• There are some long-lasting symptoms are also
  there,

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CAUSES

• The cause of OCD have not fully understand. But
  there are 3 main theories
• Biology Biological OCD includes the result of
  changes in bodys natural chemistry or brain
  functions.
• Genetics OCD may have a genetics impact. But
  scientists or researchers are still not sure
  about it.
• Learning OCD behaviour can be learned from
  watching family members or gradually learned over
  time.

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DIAGNOSIS

• There are 3 steps to diagnose Obsessive
  Compulsive Disorder
• Psychological Evaluation This includes
  discussing the thoughts, feelings, symptoms
  behaviour patterns of a person to determine he
  has obsessive compulsive disorder or not.
• DSM-5 The doctor might use a criteria from
  DSM-5, which is a classification of mental health
  disorders used by mental health professionals.
• Physical Exam This can be done to rule out any
  possibility of any physical problems that might
  be causing the symptoms.

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TREATMENT

• OCD treatment may not result in cure but it may
  help to control the symptoms. Depending on the
  severity of OCD some people need long-term,
  ongoing or intrusive treatment.
• The two main treatments of OCD are psychotherapy
  medications

Psychotherapy Medications
Cognitive behaviour therapy(CBT) Which replaces negative thoughts with positive ones. Exposure Responsive prevention(ERT) It makes you learn ways to face your urges or fear. Anti depressants are often prescribed to treat OCD, which include Clomipramine fluoxetine Paroxetine Sertraline
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COMPLICATIONS

• Excessive time spent engaging in ritualistic
  behaviours.
• Health issues
• Difficulty attending work, school or social
  activities
• Troubled relationships
• Overall poor quality of life
• Suicidal thoughts behaviour

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