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My doctor did not use gloves on me. Should I get tested?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an ENT examination and the specialist did not use gloves but, did not touch the part going into the nose the first time. The tubing, the second time it went up my nose, was touched at the bottom by her at the light. I am very OCD usually and watched this happen but, somehow trust... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You seem to be overly concerned about hygiene. That could indicate an OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). I will try to explain each of the infections that you have mentioned. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphyl... Read Full »
I am worried about my 27-year-old sister's repeated hand washing and checking behavior. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am concerned about my 27-year-old sister. She keeps washing her hands many times, checks things repeatedly, and finds it difficult to control. I did not notice this initially, but over time, it has become increasingly challenging to live with her. This behavior is becoming increasingly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am here to help you with your health queries. I read about your concern in detail. Thank you for seeking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and am concerned about your sister. She may have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You cannot manage her at home; you need to... Read Full »
My girlfriend keeps washing her hands often. Is it OCD?
Query: Hello doctor,My girlfriend is 18 years old. She cannot stop washing her hands after taking food, coming back from outside, and even doing simple daily chores. Once she started washing her hands, she used to do it in a row. She dislikes going outside as she thinks that she will become dirty after get... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. Yes, you are right. She is suffering from OCD. You can not manage her at home without medications. She has to take medication to deal with her behaviors and symptoms. If she takes or starts medications early, the... Read Full »
My OCD is getting worse day by day despite medicines. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe OCD for the last 12 years. Although medications helped improve my symptoms a lot, they still go beyond control occasionally. The current medications include tablet Daxid (300 mg per day) which suitably works for me to date. Other medicines prescribed from... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How much symptom control would you rate on a scale of 100? If tablet Daxid (Sertraline) helped you a lot, I suggest you continue taking it after consulting your specialist doctor and discussing it with him or her. Usually, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) responds... Read Full »
I am an overthinker and do not have the inner peace of mind. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, When I was a child or in my teenage I was carefree. Slowly and slowly, situations went from their best to bad. Now the situation is near to worst (of my inner peace of mind). I am an overthinker. I live in a virtual world (not necessarily online), but when I am with people. I think someth... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Repetitive thoughts are difficult to control and cause irritation and low mood. I can understand your concern. Sometimes it becomes OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) also. I would suggest you visit a psychiatrist for proper psychotherapy. Your problem is not severe, s... Read Full »
I have been suffering from unusual thoughts and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, When I was in class IX, I started touching my books repeatedly, and an unwanted thought occurred where I touched that book with my foot (this happened just in my thought). Then one day, I touched my penis, and after that, I washed my hands 20 to 30 times for fear of germs. And day by d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). There is non-pharmacological management for it. I suggest you try few guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should exercise 30 t... Read Full »
Can my OCD get cured with lower dose of medicine?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a brain lesion in the left temporal lobe size 0.9 mm as found in brain MRI. I had a seizure twice two years ago. I am also suffering from OCD. Fluoxetine 40 mg has been very effective in treating OCD but caused memory problems, speech problems, and lack of concentration. When can I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.For Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) you have to take medications. Less than 40 mg Fluoxetine will not be effective. So, continue the same dose. chances of relapse are very high in OCD cases. As you are having it for six years it is better to continue the medication. Ta... Read Full »
How to treat my obsession that happens when I see some dirt?
Query: Hello doctor, Whenever I see something dirty, it just stays in my mind. And if I see something that is not so clean, I get uneasy to the extent that it just replays in my mind. I really do not understand why this happens to me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the symptoms that you have described, it seems that you may be suffering from OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder. It is the fourth most common psychiatric disorder and usually occurs between 19 to 25 years of age. In this illness, the patient continuously report... Read Full »
I am a 35-year-old female suffering from OCD, and memory problems. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 35-year-old female not under medication. I want to know when false memory OCD manifests. If you remember one thing after the night out and the next day, another memory pops up a week later. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would help if you stopped consuming alcohol at any cost. You may have an alcohol use disorder and anxiety due to alcohol. Sometimes there is a blackout due to alcohol consumption, making it difficult to remember events. If you regularly co... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a college student. Since last years, I feel cough all the time. Before two years, I had cold and fever and since that time I am having cough. I have consulted an ENT specialist regarding this, but nothing happened. I have attached the prescription as well. Earlier, I was able to visu... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail, the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and have the following observations: Chronic cough not responding to medicines, difficulty thinking (cognitive impairment), memory problems, periods of delirium or co... Read Full »