Headache Attributed to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder of Mastication

Journal Title: International Journal of Brain Disorders and Treatment - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2

Abstract

A 51-years-old man who had developed severe phobia, anxiety since took illicit drugs twice 10 years ago, subsequently palpitation and shortness of breath appeared, having a continuous feeling that someone would attack him and he would die soon. Only mastication can partially relieve phobia and anxiety, and continuous involuntary mastication habit with left side teeth was developed. Anxiety and depression diagnosis was made by local clinic, but he didn't take the prescribed drugs.

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Headache Attributed to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder of Mastication

A 51-years-old man who had developed severe phobia, anxiety since took illicit drugs twice 10 years ago, subsequently palpitation and shortness of breath appeared, having a continuous feeling that someone would attack hi...

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  • EP ID EP349470
  • DOI 10.23937/2469-5866/1510017
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(2016). Headache Attributed to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder of Mastication. International Journal of Brain Disorders and Treatment, 2(2), 1-2. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-349470