Overview
Obsessive-compulsive
disorder is characterized by the presence of either obsessions or compulsions,
but more commonly by both symptoms, as stated in the Introduction section.
There is a 1.1-1.8% prevalence of
obsessive-compulsive disorder worldwide. A detailed discussion about the
prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder is in the Epidemiology section.
The Pathophysiology section discusses the developmental process
of obsessive-compulsive disorders in affected individuals.
Conditions associated with the development of
obsessive-compulsive disorders are in the Risk
Factors section.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder_Disease SummaryHistory and Physical Examination
The Clinical Presentation
section describes the common symptoms of patients with obsessive-compulsive
disorder.
The important
information that should be obtained in an individual suspected of
obsessive-compulsive disorder is in the History section.
Diagnosis
The Diagnosis
or Diagnostic Criteria section
features the obsessive-compulsive disorder diagnostic criteria based on DSM-5.
Other conditions that should be considered in
the diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder are listed in the Differential Diagnosis section.
Management
General therapy principles and management of obsessive-compulsive
disorder are in the Principles of Therapy
section.
The Pharmacological Therapy section discusses treatment options in the management of
obsessive-compulsive disorder, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
(SSRIs) and Clomipramine.
The Nonpharmacological
section explains the importance of psychotherapy in individuals with
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The Monitoring section enumerates
recommendations for follow-up and management after the multidisciplinary review
in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
