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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
*Behavioral inhibition in childhood | *Behavioral inhibition in childhood | ||
*First-degree relatives | *First-degree relatives | ||
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*Higher negative emotionality | *Higher negative emotionality | ||
*Physical and sexual abuse in childhood | *Physical and sexual abuse in childhood | ||
*Stressful event | *Stressful event (major life changes, such as loss of a loved one, divorce, relationship difficulties, problems in school, or abuse) | ||
*Traumatic event<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | *Traumatic event<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
* Age: OCD tends to develop in late [[adolescence]] or early adulthood, however, it can begin as early as preschool age and as late as age 40. | |||
* [[Genetic]] factors: Research suggests that genes may play a role in the development of OCD in some cases. The condition tends to run in families. A person who has OCD has a 25% chance of having a blood relative who has it. One study found that children inherit OCD symptoms in 45%-60% of cases, while adults inherit the symptoms in 27%-47% of cases. | |||
* Age | * Presence of other mental or neurologic conditions | ||
** [[Anxiety disorder]]s | |||
* [[Genetic]] factors | ** [[Depression]] | ||
** [[Tourette's syndrome]] | |||
* Presence of other mental or neurologic conditions | ** [[Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder]] | ||
** [[Substance abuse]] | |||
* Streptococcal infection | ** [[Eating disorder]]s | ||
** [[Personality disorder]]s | |||
* | * Streptococcal infection | ||
[[PANDAS]] (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders) | |||
* Pregnancy or post-partum period: OCD symptoms may worsen during, and immediately after [[pregnancy]]. In this case, fluctuating [[hormones]] can trigger symptoms. Postpartum OCD is characterized by disturbing thoughts and compulsions regarding the baby’s well-being. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abhishek Reddy; Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Risk factors for obsessive compulsive disorder include a family history, pregnancy, certain infections, and stressful life events.
Risk Factors
- Behavioral inhibition in childhood
- First-degree relatives
- Genetic predisposition
- Higher negative emotionality
- Physical and sexual abuse in childhood
- Stressful event (major life changes, such as loss of a loved one, divorce, relationship difficulties, problems in school, or abuse)
- Traumatic event[1]
- Age: OCD tends to develop in late adolescence or early adulthood, however, it can begin as early as preschool age and as late as age 40.
- Genetic factors: Research suggests that genes may play a role in the development of OCD in some cases. The condition tends to run in families. A person who has OCD has a 25% chance of having a blood relative who has it. One study found that children inherit OCD symptoms in 45%-60% of cases, while adults inherit the symptoms in 27%-47% of cases.
- Presence of other mental or neurologic conditions
- Streptococcal infection
PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders)
- Pregnancy or post-partum period: OCD symptoms may worsen during, and immediately after pregnancy. In this case, fluctuating hormones can trigger symptoms. Postpartum OCD is characterized by disturbing thoughts and compulsions regarding the baby’s well-being.
References
- ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.