Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Though scientists cannot say what exactly causes OCD, they can however suggest what goes into it. Here are a few theories that:

1. Biological Factors Research has shown that some regions of the brain, such as the orbital gyrus and caudate nucleus, operate differently in people with OCD. Unfortunately, we cannot explain how these variations may culminate in OCD.
2. PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) There are situations though rare in nature in which some children may suffer from OCD due to a history of strep throat infection. Strep Excitocia is one of the medical conditions which may lead to OCD-like symptoms.
3. Genetic Factors There are times when OCD is familial, meaning when one family member suffers from it, it is possible other members could suffer from it also. However, scientists have not identified any gene that can lead to such behavior.
4. Chemical Imbalance It’s simple, disorders may be related to stress or an imbalance of serotonin within the critical periods for functioning and expression of the compulsive traits. Doctors include drugs like SSRIs when treating people with OCD, however, none of us knows whether this serotonin imbalance is an aetiological factor or not.
5. Theories of Psychology It is further stated in the Learning theory that OCD is a certain behavior that a person acquires after undergoing stress or trauma. Cognitive Therapy in a way makes a remote cognition disturb feelings of guilt amongst those with OCD and acts for some reason to ease that anxiety.
6. Epidemiology A subgroup of patients with OCD suffers from depression. The narrative doesn’t so much influence the presentation of OCD, and the presence or absence of depression doesn’t influence so much the risk of developing OCD.

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