Excessive use of water for cleaning self

Dear Doctor: ?

Dear Patient: No, she is suffering from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). In this condition patient is involved in any irrelevant thought or activity which she also thinks is useless, but can't resist. Common conditions are excessive cleaning or checking locks or gas knobs etc. These patients need proper medical treatment with counselling to get cured. Early treatment is always better.

This question has been answered by

Prof.(Dr) Prakash Chandra

Prof.(Dr) Prakash Chandra

Neuro Psychiatrist

MBBS, DTCD, MD(Psychiatry), FIPS

Comments