Could OCD be an Autoimmune Disorder?
Could OCD be an Autoimmune Disorder? Monday January 26, 2009 Although we usually think of OCD as being caused by a combination of stress, genetic factors and an imbalance of neurochemicals, some childhood forms of OCD including PANDAS are known to be triggered by an autoimmune reaction toward the brain. Although autoimmune forms of OCD are thought to be limited to young children, a recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that about 5% of adults with OCD test positive for antibodies that are directed against the brain.
