O.C.D.+Causes

 __**O.C.D. Causes **__ 

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__ There are many ideas about what causes OCD, but no single idea is accepted as the main cause. Experts agree that the development of OCD is a combination of factors, both biological and psychological. __ ======

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 * Some of the factors are:     **======
 * ====== __ Infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (a type of bacteria)    __ ======
 * ====== __ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Children that develop OCD as a result of the infection are identifi ed by the acronym PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">neuropsychictric disorders associated with streptococci).       __ ======
 * ====== __ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Genetic predispostion   __ ======
 * ====== __ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Biochemical irregularities   __ ======
 * ====== __ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stressful or traumatic life events   __ ======
 * ====== __ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">History of childhood anxiety   __ ======
 * ====== __ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Family problems   __ ======

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__ <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; color: rgb(159, 35, 215); text-align: center; display: block;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left; display: block;"> Most people get better or worse at times over the coarse of their OCD. Their symptoms worsen when they are under stress, sick, or are not getting enough sleep. __ ======

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