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  1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Symptoms and causes

    Dec 21, 2023 · OCD features unwanted thoughts and fears, or obsessions. These obsessions lead to repetitive behaviors, also known as compulsions, that get in the way of daily activities.

  2. Osteochondritis dissecans - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 25, 2022 · The cause of osteochondritis dissecans is unknown. The reduced blood flow to the end of the affected bone might result from repetitive trauma — small, multiple episodes of …

  3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 21, 2023 · OCD features unwanted thoughts and fears, or obsessions. These obsessions lead to repetitive behaviors, also known as compulsions, that get in the way of daily activities.

  4. Coping with unwanted and intrusive thoughts - Mayo Clinic Press

    Apr 13, 2023 · Discover the causes and effects of intrusive thoughts and learn strategies for managing and overcoming these persistent, unwanted and often distressing thoughts.

  5. Hoarding disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 26, 2023 · Because little is understood about what causes hoarding disorder, there's no known way to prevent it. However, as with many mental health conditions, getting treatment at …

  6. Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) - Symptoms and causes

    Nov 22, 2023 · Constantly pulling out hair can cause scarring, infections and other damage to the skin on your scalp or the area where hair is pulled out. This can permanently affect hair growth.

  7. Schizophrenia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 16, 2024 · Causes It isn't known what causes schizophrenia. But researchers believe that a mix of genetics, brain chemistry and environment can play a part. Changes in certain naturally …

  8. Schizoaffective disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 5, 2024 · When it isn't treated, the condition can make it hard to function at work or school or in social settings. It also can cause loneliness. People with schizoaffective disorder may need …

  9. Body dysmorphic disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 13, 2022 · This mental disorder causes persistent, intense focus, shame and anxiety over perceived body defects, often resulting in many cosmetic procedures as a fix.

  10. Compulsive sexual behavior - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 19, 2023 · Certain health conditions, such as dementia, may cause damage to parts of the brain that affect sexual behavior. Also, treatment of Parkinson's disease with certain medicines …