Saturday 19 March 2016

In Psychiatry what does OCD stand for?

In Psychiatry what does OCD stand for?

A. Ocular Corneal Dysfunction



B. Optometric Cataract Deviation



C. Orleans Contrution Deviation



D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder




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Ans. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.



More. Those afflicted with 
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder develop repetitive intrusive anxiety provoking thoughts, fears, urges and doubts. The sufferers may recognize them as irrational, however they are unable to stop these troubling obsessions.Repetitive hand washing is a common OCD symptom.


These symptoms are time-consuming, might result in loss of relationships with others, and often cause severe emotional and financial distress. The acts of those who have OCD may appear paranoid and potentially psychotic.Obsessive–compulsive disorder affects children and adolescents, as well as adults.

Excessive skin picking (i.e., dermatillomania) or hair plucking (i.e., trichotillomania) and nail biting (i.e., onychophagia) are all on the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum.

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