Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) GNM 2nd year

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

1. OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
(OCD)
Presented By,
Nitesh Adhav

2. INTRODUCTION
OCD is characterized by obsessional thoughts and
compulsive behaviour to neutralize the repeatative
thoughts or ideas.

3. DEFINITION
•OCD is defined as the excessive thoughts that
leads to repeatative behaviour.
(Example. Fear of germs, need to arrange object in
specific manner.

4. INCIDENCE
80% cases before 18 years
More often begins in adolescence or
early adulthood
Equally common among men and women

5. Checking OCD
Contamination OCD
Hoarding OCD
Rumination OCD

6. Etiological Factors
Genetics
Abnormalities in neurotransmitterrs
Childhood trauma
PTSD
Developmental factors
Child abuse
Socio cultural factors
Loss of loved once

7. Clinical Manifestations
Obsessive thoughts
Obsessive images
Obsessive doubt
Decreased confidence level
Social withdrawal
Isolation
Confusion
Fear of causing harm

8. Diagnostic Evaluation
History Taking
Physical Examination
Mental Status Examination
MRI
CT Scan
PET Scan

9. Treatment
1.Pharmacotherapy
Antidepressants (for example, fluvoxamine, seretraline)
Anxiolytic (for example, benzodiazepines)
1.Therapeutic
Exposure therapy
Relaxation techniques
Behaviour therapy
ECT

10. Thank You