Obsessive-compulsive disorder physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sonya Gelfand, Abhishek Reddy

Overview

Although obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health problem, certain physical examinations are done to pin point the diagnosis for OCD.

Physical Examination

• Physical examinations may be done to help rule out other problems that could be causing one's symptoms and to check for any related complications.

Psychological Evaluation

• A doctor or mental health provider may talk to the patient about his thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. He or she will ask about the patient's symptoms, including when they started, how severe they are, how they affect daily life and whether the patient had similar episodes in the past. The patient will also discuss any thoughts he may have of suicide, self-harm or harming others. The doctor may also want to talk to the patients family or friends, if possible.