Diseases, Conditions and Treatments

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem. Symptoms typically include recurring obsessive thoughts, and repetitive compulsions in response to the obsession. A common example is recurring obsessive thoughts about germs and dirt, with a compulsion to repeatedly wash your hands to "clean off the germs". However, there are many other examples.

The cause of OCD is not clear. Slight changes in the balance of some brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin may play a role. This is why medication is thought to help (see below). Other theories have been suggested, but none proved. You dont have to suffer in silence, you can solve your problem yourself by visiting the root cause ebook

When Should Medication Be Considered For Children With OCD? Medication treatment should only be considered when children are experiencing significant OCD impairment or distress. Also when cognitive-behavioral therapy is unavailable or only partially effective. The following are some general principles that apply to them all:

*The best dose of anti-OCD medication should be determined on an individual, case-by-case basis. It is always best to use the smallest amount of medicine that effectively treats the child's OCD. Most children metabolize medications quite rapidly, and relieving the child's OCD symptoms often necessitates the use of higher, adult-sized doses.

*Each of the anti-OCD medications is also an antidepressant. With clomipramine (Anafranil ?), it was discovered that certain antidepressant medications helped control OCD symptoms. Not all antidepressant medications have anti-OCD effects, only those that strongly affect serotonin.

*Cognitive-behavioral therapy, if available, should be considered in addition to medication. This type of therapy (see discussion later in this booklet) is a safe and effective treatment for OCD. Medication alone is usually not as effective, nor are the benefits as long-lasting as medication plus cognitive-behavior therapy. Sometimes, finding a behavior therapist who treats childhood OCD is challenging. For this reason, many children with OCD are treated solely with medications.

*Not all the anti-OCD drugs have the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use in children and adolescents. Presently, four anti-OCD medications have been approved by the FDA for use in children. They are clomipramine (Anafranil ?), fluoxetine (Prozac ?), fluvoxamine (Luvox ?) and sertraline (Zoloft ?). The FDA grants this approval when large studies have been completed using pediatric patients.

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