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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
===Genetic Predisposition===<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> | |||
*Research suggests that 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. | |||
*People with first-degree relatives who have OCD, especially if the first-degree relative developed OCD as a child or teen, are at a higher risk for OCD. | |||
===Genetic Factors===<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> | |||
* Presence of other mental or neurologic conditions, such as: | |||
:*[[Anxiety disorder]]s | |||
:*[[Depression]] | |||
* | :*[[Tourette's syndrome]] | ||
:*[[Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder]] | |||
* Presence of other mental or neurologic | :*[[Substance abuse]] | ||
:*[[Eating disorder]]s | |||
:*[[Personality disorder]]s | |||
:*Streptococcal infection | |||
:*[[PANDAS]] (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders) | |||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
===Environment===<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> | |||
*Experiencing childhood physical or sexual abuse. | |||
*Experiencing a stressful event (major life changes, such as loss of a loved one, divorce, relationship difficulties, problems in school, or abuse). | |||
*Experiencing a traumatic event. | |||
===Brain Structure and Functioning===<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> | |||
*Experiencing childhood behavioral inhibition. | |||
*Experiencing higher negative emotionality. | |||
==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 positive family history, pregnancy, certain infections, and stressful life events.
Risk Factors
===Genetic Predisposition===[1]
- Research suggests that 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.
- People with first-degree relatives who have OCD, especially if the first-degree relative developed OCD as a child or teen, are at a higher risk for OCD.
===Genetic Factors===[1]
- Presence of other mental or neurologic conditions, such as:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Tourette's syndrome
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- 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.
===Environment===[1]
- Experiencing childhood physical or sexual abuse.
- Experiencing a stressful event (major life changes, such as loss of a loved one, divorce, relationship difficulties, problems in school, or abuse).
- Experiencing a traumatic event.
===Brain Structure and Functioning===[1]
- Experiencing childhood behavioral inhibition.
- Experiencing higher negative emotionality.