In-patient treatment for resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder

Authors

• Mohammed A. Al-Sughayir, Consultant Psychiatrist, College of Medicine, King Saud University, PO Box 21525, Riyadh 11485. Tel. +00966 (1) 4960203. Fax. +00966 (1) 4931525.

Abstract

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is one of the increasing psychological disorders. If not detected early and treated properly, obsessive-compulsive disorder usually becomes an incapacitating illness adversely affecting almost all aspects of the patient9s life. Outpatient behavioral and pharmacotherapies frequently fail. This is a report on a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder that was treated as an in-patient with both behavior and pharmacotherapies, she was then followed up for 5 years with no relapse. The case reflects the importance and the need for in-patient units for severe resistant obsessive compulsive cases especially in Saudi Arabia where we have an increasing number of such cases.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

193

Last Page

195

Recommended Citation

Al-Sughayir, Mohammed A. (2000) "In-patient treatment for resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 2, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1111