Body dysmorphic disorder

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Complications

By Mayo Clinic staff

Complications that body dysmorphic disorder may cause or be associated with include:

  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
  • Repeated hospitalizations
  • Depression and other mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Social phobia
  • Substance abuse
  • Low self-esteem
  • Social isolation
  • Difficulty attending work or school
  • Lack of close relationships
  • Unnecessary medical procedures, especially cosmetic surgery
  • The need to stay housebound
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References
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