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Hello, my little sister has a very big fear of getting sick. She washes her hands about 50 times a day. She only eats certain foods and now she collects spit in her mouth. She is afraid to touch anything. If you ask her anything about it she just denies it. Please help!
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I understand your concern towards your sister. She seems to be suffering from ocd symptoms from whatever you have mentioned. More clarity is needed regarding her problem. However it is easily manageable with appropriate treatment. Some therapy sessions along with medical help might be useful for her. I would also be more than happy to help you with that if you are looking for online assistance. You can directly consult with me through Practo as needed. Online chat consultation is also available.
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