Do Surgeries or Medications Help Kids with PANDAS OCD? Here's What the Research Shows
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
This systematic review looked at whether medical treatments like antibiotics, IVIG, and steroids—or surgical options like tonsil and adenoid removal—help improve OCD symptoms in kids with PANDAS or PANS.
While both surgery and medication showed benefits, one treament didn’t stand out over the others. This highlights the urgent need for larger, high-quality studies with clear protocols. Until then, treatments should be individualized and often involve a combination of approaches.