My sister has OCD problem. She keeps on washing hands and is over conscious about things getting contaminated. She gets repetitive thoughts and images which are of no concerns. Please guide if we could treat this disease permanently. Also want to know if this could turn dangerous in any form? Please guide doctors.

Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist47yrs exp

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Dear Aman, Ayushi is suffering from OCD. It is treatable with tablets on long term and therapy for 5-6 months, if she is regular to therapy sessions. Doctors don't treat any disease permanently. They only see that the disease does not affect the patient's quality of life. Due to OCD, Ayushi's quality of life will be suffering. i don't know whether she is married or educated or working or others at home are able to put up with her washings, etc. As days go by, she may increase her washing time and may not be able to spend time on other house chores. The only danger is suicide that may come up at any time due her distress of contamination. 

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