Age Is Just a Number: Unveiling the Enigma of Late Onset OCD, Its Treatment and Prognosis: A Case Series

Authors

  • Dr. Puneeth K M Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Dr. Sharanabasappa A Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru. Karnataka, India.
  • Dr. Ananya K A Junior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1303.099

Keywords:

Late onset, OCD, Geriatric psychiatry, Prognosis

Abstract

The study is about the occurrence of late-onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in elderly individuals. The study focuses on how OCD symptoms can manifest after the age of 50 without any underlying neurological cause. The results show that OCD can develop later in life as a primary psychiatric illness and may be triggered by psychosocial stressors. The study was conducted on three elderly patients from middle socioeconomic status. There is no gender difference observed, and all cases responded positively to pharmacological treatment.

Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Dr. Puneeth K M, Dr. Sharanabasappa A, & Dr. Ananya K A. (2025). Age Is Just a Number: Unveiling the Enigma of Late Onset OCD, Its Treatment and Prognosis: A Case Series. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.25215/1303.099

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): Volume 13, Issue 3, July-September, 2025

Section

Articles

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