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What is ADHD?

ADHD is an acronym for ‘Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a problem faced by many children in school and young adults. Unfortunately there is no known permanent cure for this disorder but there is a very effective way to manage it. A patient diagnosed with ADHD will either be hyperactive or will have very short to no attention span or both.

One can find children running around wild and knocking down everything that comes in their path. They may be disobedient and not follow instructions and may poor academic performance. Though these are symptoms of ADHD a child behaving as explained above may not necessarily have the disorder. But the best person to tell for sure will be a qualified doctor.

0.1.2. How is ADHD caused?

Research has proven that ADHD is caused by certain chemical imbalance in the brain. It is all about how the brain functions and controls behavior. Research points to two neurotransmitters namely norepinephrine and dopamine as the main factors that cause this disorder. In fact, it is the deficiency of these two that give rise to ADHD. These two chemicals are responsible for exchanging messages between the cells of the brain. In many cases ADHD is a genetic disorder and runs in families. Some children develop ADHD due to premature birth or being exposed to alcohol during pregnancy.

0.1.3. How to diagnose ADHD?

It is not possible to tell if a person is suffering from ADHD they look no different than any other normal human being, it is how they act that makes them stand out in the crowd. Some people with ADHD cannot sit still and have problems with people around them. Other patients sit quiet but struggle with their school work and forget to submit their assignments. These people are easily distracted and cannot concentrate on their work.

0.1.4. Can ADHD lead you into trouble?

Yes. ADHD is a behavior disorder where the behavior is entirely out of control. People with ADHD tend to get into trouble but it is not because they are not smart or hardworking.

0.1.5. What to do if I think my child has ADHD?

First of all do not worry. Talk to your partner and teachers. You should contact a physician who has expertise in ADHD. They are often pediatrician or child psychiatrist. However, if your kid is diagnosed with ADHD do not worry. There are proven ways s/he can lead a normal life, with a little help and understanding from others around him/her.

0.1.6. Do little kids grow out of ADHD?

Yes, to a great extent. They grow less hyperactive but they still suffer from attention deficiency. They find it hard to pay attention to their studies and do not fare well in school. Some may also have trouble maintaining relationships and jobs later in life.

0.1.7. Do girls suffer from ADHD?

Yes. Girls suffer from ADHD too but research shows that the number of boys with the disorder is greater than the number of girls. Girls often have ADHD predominantly inattentive type. They may not have symptoms of hyperactivity and thus the diagnosis may be missed. However, ADHD has nothing to do with intelligence, it is purely a problem with the signal exchange between the brain cells.