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Obsessive compulsive disorder: diagnosis and management.

Jill N Fenske1, Thomas L Schwenk

  • 1University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. jnfenske@med.umich.edu

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|July 23, 2009
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Summary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often goes unrecognized and undertreated. Early diagnosis and therapies like CBT or SSRIs can significantly improve symptoms, though OCD is chronic and requires ongoing management.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a significant mental health condition causing distress and disability.
  • OCD is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly in primary care settings.
  • Familiarity with OCD presentation and early recognition are crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of primary care physician recognition of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • To outline current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for OCD.
  • To emphasize the chronic nature of OCD and the need for careful management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and initial treatment approaches.

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  • Exploration of treatment-resistant OCD and long-term management strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Proper diagnosis and patient education are foundational for OCD recovery.
    • Cognitive behavior therapy with exposure and response prevention (ERP) or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are recommended first-line treatments.
    • Higher medication doses and longer treatment durations are often necessary for OCD compared to other conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • While OCD is rarely cured, significant symptom improvement is achievable with appropriate treatment.
    • Treatment-resistant OCD may benefit from augmentation strategies, such as adding atypical antipsychotics to SSRIs.
    • OCD is a chronic condition with a high relapse rate, necessitating cautious treatment discontinuation and monitoring for comorbidities like depression and suicidal ideation.