 | Diseases And Conditions 331 Ask the Doc Q&A If I have obsessions or compulsions, does that mean I have obsessive-compulsive disorder? If I have obsessions or compulsions, does that mean I have obsessive-compulsive disorder? htmASKTHEDOCobesssivecompulsivedisordercompulsions Obsessions are repeating, intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts. Compulsions are hard-to-control urges to repeat certain behaviors. Many people have such thoughts and behavior. It does not necessarily mean they have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 1472598 InteliHealth 2013-01-28 t Michael Craig Miller, MD. 2016-01-28
| | Ask The Expert |  | | | | | | | | | Archive By Date: Ask the Doc Q&A | Page 1 of 4 | | Answered questions from the past 2 years: | | My older sister passed away from a ruptured brain aneurysm several months ago. She was just 33. As far as I know, no one else in the family has a brain aneurysm. Do I and other close relatives need to be checked? | My CRP was 4 in April and rose to 5 in June. My most recent LDL cholesterol was 125 mg/dL. What can I do to lower my CRP? | I have hemachromatosis caused by excess iron in my body. To get rid of the iron, I get a pint of blood removed every 6 months. At my most recent bloodletting, a clot formed in the vein at the spot in my forearm where the needle was. Do I need to worry about this? Am I at risk for other clots and a stroke? Should I continue the bloodletting? | My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication. I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely? | Do violent video games cause violent behavior? | My wife wants me to get more exercise. I play golf three or four times a week when weather permits. I think thats enough. Who is right? | I am a 67-year-old man and, except for high blood pressure, my health is excellent. Since I retired earlier this year, Ive started to enjoy an afternoon nap. But I dont know if napping is good for me. Whats your view? | I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. Does that mean that they wont work or are dangerous? | What exercises can you do to help you keep your balance when you walk? | I have always been shy and people tell me I might have social anxiety disorder? Can I deal with this without taking medicine? |
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