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Monday, February 28, 2011

A Family Doctor's Tale - ADHD

DOC I HAVE ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER

ADHD is defined as developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity with onset before 7 years old and duration of at least 6 months.

There are 3 subcategories:
1.without hyperactivity
2.with hyperactivity
3.with other specified manifestation of the hyperkinetic syndrome


It may be a hereditary problem with some parents having the same traits in their childhood.
There are neurophysiological causes like the lack of serotonin and other chemicals in the body which affect their behavior.
There is psychosocial causes of this condition.


Symptoms:
1.intractability
2.impulsive activity
4.excessive motor activity
4.difficulty in concentration
5.Insomnia or restless sleep


Diagnosis:
psychological assessment
IQ test
Observation of patient's behavior through parents teacher and friends


Treatment:
explanation to family and patient
environmental manipulation
psychotherapy
healthy lifestyle
treatment with methylphenidate


Prognosis
variable may remit with age

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