ADHD refers to a medical conditions that inflicts millions around the globe. It is a behavioristic disorder known as Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that results in the patients having low attention span, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Three to five percent of children around the globe are suffering from this psychiatric disorder.
The signs and symptoms most obvious for the diagnosis of this disorder include the child being distracted very easily, miss details, forgetfulness, and frequently switching from one endeavor to another, having extreme difficulty focusing on a task, extreme difficulty in learning new things and losing personal possessions.
Also the patients daydream a lot, become easily disoriented and have difficulty processing information accurately and always struggling with following instructions quickly and accurately. The causative factor of the problem remains unknown but many social, genetic and diet factors can play a role in a person developing this condition. ADHD is a condition that is much more common in boys as compared to girls, almost four times more common. The management of the disease is through a combination of medications, behavior and life style modifications, and repeated counseling with a trained psychologist or a psychiatrist. Genetics plays a major contributing role and studies conducted in identical twins have shown that this is a highly heritable condition. The medications most commonly used include drugs including Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, Dexmethyl phenidate, Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, and Methylphenidate. Sudden deaths in children have been observed in children taking these medications however, consulting specialists and taking a second opinion is always recommended. There are no ways to prevent the disease or to cure the disease. The best solution to deal with the problem is through behavior management and regular consultation with experts to manage the many problems that arise due to this condition.
The signs and symptoms most obvious for the diagnosis of this disorder include the child being distracted very easily, miss details, forgetfulness, and frequently switching from one endeavor to another, having extreme difficulty focusing on a task, extreme difficulty in learning new things and losing personal possessions.Also the patients daydream a lot, become easily disoriented and have difficulty processing information accurately and always struggling with following instructions quickly and accurately. The causative factor of the problem remains unknown but many social, genetic and diet factors can play a role in a person developing this condition. ADHD is a condition that is much more common in boys as compared to girls, almost four times more common. The management of the disease is through a combination of medications, behavior and life style modifications, and repeated counseling with a trained psychologist or a psychiatrist. Genetics plays a major contributing role and studies conducted in identical twins have shown that this is a highly heritable condition. The medications most commonly used include drugs including Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, Dexmethyl phenidate, Dextroamphetamine, Lisdexamfetamine, and Methylphenidate. Sudden deaths in children have been observed in children taking these medications however, consulting specialists and taking a second opinion is always recommended. There are no ways to prevent the disease or to cure the disease. The best solution to deal with the problem is through behavior management and regular consultation with experts to manage the many problems that arise due to this condition.
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