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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for compulsion
  1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
    ... health condition characterized by features called obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts, mental images, or urges ... or intrusive thoughts involving religion, sex, or aggression. Compulsions consist of the repetitive performance of certain actions, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/obsessive-compulsive-disorder - Genetics
  2. Jacobsen syndrome 
    ... learning difficulties. Behavioral problems have been reported, including compulsive behavior (such as shredding paper), a short attention span, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/jacobsen-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism-17 
    ... with FTDP-17 develop psychiatric symptoms, including obsessive-compulsive behaviors, strongly held false beliefs (delusions), and false perceptions ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ntotemporal-dementia-with-parkinsonism-17 - Genetics
  4. Prader-Willi syndrome 
    ... problems are common, including temper outbursts, stubbornness, and compulsive behavior such as picking at the skin. Sleep abnormalities ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/prader-willi-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Down syndrome 
    ... syndrome. Behavioral issues can include attention problems, obsessive/compulsive behavior, and stubbornness or tantrums. A small percentage of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/down-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Sotos syndrome 
    ... attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), phobias, obsessions and compulsions, tantrums, and impulsive behaviors. Problems with speech and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/sotos-syndrome - Genetics