Crucial Indicators Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In Adults And Children

What Are The Causes Of OCD?

Like other mental illnesses, the direct cause of OCD is not yet fully understood. However, studies have proven a combination of biological and environmental factors may contribute to the cause of the illness. It is proven that obsessive-compulsive disorder is hereditary, and individuals with first degree relatives who have it are five times more likely to develop the disorder. However, inheritance is not the only cause of OCD. Many environmental factors can trigger obsessive-compulsive disorder or worsen the symptoms of a patient who suffers from it. Some environmental factors may include abuse, illness, death of a loved one, and changes or problems in a relationship, work or school.

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