Clinically , is OCD curable or not?

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is diagnosed primarily through patient-reported symptoms, with no specific physical tests available for confirmation. Clinically, OCD is not considered fully curable; while many patients experience significant improvement through therapy and medication, a complete recovery without the need for ongoing treatment is rare. Research indicates that approximately 40-60% of patients may achieve substantial symptom relief, but relapse rates remain high, with many individuals experiencing a return of symptoms within a few years post-treatment.

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Hi all,
1. How is OCD diagnosed? By symptoms told by the patients only? In addition, is there any
equipment or physical checks to confirm OCD ?

2. Clinically, is OCD curable? For "curable", I mean a patient recover totally and no longer need
to revisit the doctor or continue any medicine? Approx. how many % of patients could recover totally and how many years does it take?

3. Clinically and statically is it easy for the return of OCD after recovery?
 
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