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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: 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 Examinations
The following tests are run by the mental health provider if a patient is thought to be suffering from OCD.
- Physical exam. This may include measuring height and weight; checking vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature; listening to heart and lungs; and examining the abdomen.
- Laboratory tests. These may include a complete blood count (CBC), screening for alcohol and drugs, and a check of the thyroid function.
- Psychological evaluation. A doctor or mental health provider will talk to the patient about his thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. He or she will ask about the patients 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. [1]