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Can inflammation cause ocd flare ups i notice when i have inflammation & pain i have more ocd thoughts?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

OCD: I understand your distress due to OCD. OCD can be treated and have good improvement by: • Counseling • Medication • Desensitization • Behavior modification • There is no research documenting that inflammation cause OCD flare ups • Please see a Psychiatrist for Treatment.

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Answered 10/19/2020

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