hi...i have hepatitis b.as i can remember the result of hepatitis b virus load less than 20 copies.the thing that worry me me if i accidently passed this virus to someone else.i always keep washing my hand until it become so dry.i also always want to wash...anything i hold.like door knob and etc.i think now i have ocd....because im too overprotective.can smone give me an some advice.its really makes me stress.
Hello thanks for asking from Chat Doctor for your health related queries can understand your concern. First I'd like to tell you about transmission of Hepatitis B virus. The virus gets transmitted by either sexual, injectable, blood transfusion or mother to f\u00eates route. One can't transmit the virus by just touching doors, so just touching doors would not contaminate them. The symptoms you are showing like washing hands again and again, ideas that you might transmit the virus to someone etc. are occurring due to the anxiety only. To rule out the OCD you should consult a psychiatrist. Reassurance and psycho-education regarding the virus transmission will help to reduce the anxiety and intrusive ideas. In some persisting symptoms medicines like SSRIs are used commonly. Medicines like Fluoxetine, Paroxetine etc. can help to reduce these abnormal thoughts. Apart from this keep yourself relaxed and spend your time in constructive activities, and you will see improvement. Visit a psychiatrist for prescription of the Chat Doctor. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care