Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment in India
About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive, personalized treatment plan combining therapy and/or medication.Gold-standard psychotherapy (CBT with ERP) is highly effective for long-term symptom management.Treatment is collaborative, focusing on patient empowerment and skill-building.Can lead to a significant reduction in anxiety and improvement in daily functioning and relationships.Provides a structured framework to understand and break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions).
- Performance of repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) in response to obsessions or rigid rules.
- Obsessions and compulsions are time-consuming (e.g., take more than one hour per day).
- Symptoms cause significant distress, anxiety, or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
- Individual recognizes that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable (this may be less true for children).
How to prepare
- Initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to confirm the OCD diagnosis and assess overall mental health.
- Discussion of treatment options, goals, and what to expect from therapy (ERP) and/or medication.
- For therapy: readiness to engage in challenging but controlled exposure exercises.
- For medication: review of medical history, current medications, and potential side effects.
- Building a trusting therapeutic alliance with the psychiatrist and/or therapist is a crucial preparatory step.
Risks & possible complications
- Psychotherapy (ERP): Temporary increase in anxiety during exposure exercises; risk of dropout if not properly supported.
- Medication: Potential side effects like nausea, headache, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, or weight changes.
- Rare risk of serotonin syndrome with certain medication combinations.
- Possible initial worsening of symptoms before improvement is seen.
- Risk of relapse if treatment is discontinued prematurely without proper maintenance planning.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a gradual process, not an immediate cure; improvement is measured over weeks and months.
- Regular follow-up sessions with the psychiatrist are essential to monitor progress and adjust treatment.
- Patients practice skills learned in therapy (ERP) in their daily lives to maintain gains.
- Medication may require several weeks to show full effect and dosage adjustments.
- Long-term maintenance therapy is often recommended to prevent relapse and manage stress.
- Incorporating stress-management techniques and a healthy lifestyle supports overall recovery.
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Typical hospital stay:
Typically outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing process; initial significant improvement often seen in 8-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering obsessive compulsive disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with psychiatry departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform obsessive compulsive disorder. MediFyr helps you compare psychiatry specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for obsessive compulsive disorder compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 1.5 Thousand – 5 Thousand | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Ongoing process; initial significant improvement often seen in 8-12 weeks | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Thousand – 17.5 Thousand | Typically outpatient (0 days) | ~ Ongoing process; initial significant improvement often seen in 8-12 weeks | Know More |
Aarav Khan is a 28-year-old software...
Aarav Khan is a 28-year-old software engineer. He grew up in a close-knit family and has always been high-achieving, but privately struggled with intense fears of contamination since his late teens. His symptoms escalated over the past two years, centering on a debilitating fear of germs and illness. He would engage in hand-washing rituals for over 4 hours a day, use his elbows to touch all doorknobs, and had stopped inviting friends over for fear of contaminating his apartment. His work performance began to suffer due to constant breaks for washing and mental exhaustion. His primary care doctor, noticing the raw, cracked skin on his hands and his anxious demeanor, referred him to a psychiatrist, Dr. Evans. Dr. Evans diagnosed severe OCD and, after a trial of a high-dose SSRI (sertraline) and 12 weeks of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy yielded only modest improvement, recommended a more intensive course of treatment: a residential ERP program. Aarav was terrified but desperate. The 8-week program was grueling; therapists systematically and supportively exposed him to his feared contaminants (like touching a trash can) while preventing his compulsive washing. He cried through many sessions, feeling overwhelming anxiety. Gradually, the anxiety lessened. Post-treatment, Aarav's rituals reduced to less than 30 minutes a day. He can now go to a restaurant, use a public restroom, and have a friend over without a paralyzing fear. Emotionally, he moved from a state of constant shame and isolation, feeling controlled by invisible threats, to one of cautious hope and self-compassion. He still has challenging days, but he now views his OCD as a manageable condition, not his entire identity.
Psychiatry Specialists for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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