Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Introduction

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also previously called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), is a behavior disorder that can manifest as hyperactivity, difficulty concentrating, inattention, or a combination. There is a well-known controversy about the frequency of the use of the drug Ritalin for treatment of behavior disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hyperactivity. There is a strong tendency for doctors to diagnose a child as having ADHD, when in fact there may be other behavioral problems, or even nothing wrong with the child beyond merely normal childhood or teenage behavior. Because it is a behavioral disorder, ADHD is inherently difficult to diagnose. Part of the problem is that parents and teachers have been pressing for the particular drug, even before any attempt at medical diagnosis is made.

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Inattention
  • Poor attention span
  • Easily distracted
  • Failure to listen to instructions
  • Getting bored too easily
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 33 symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Home Diagnostic Testing

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  • Adult ADHD -- Home Testing
  • Concentration -- Home Tests
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:

• Emotional disorders
• Anxiety (type of Neurosis)
• Depression
• Oppositional defiant disorder - a form of aggressive behavior.
• Conduct disorders
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Diagnostic Tests for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Parent consultant
• Teacher consultation
• Psychological assessment
• Dietary changes - may possibly rule out certain food reactions.
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

• Misdiagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Failure to diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Hidden causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Self Assessment Tools

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medical Mistakes

• Concentration -- Health Mistakes
• ADHD -- Health Mistakes
• ADHD (Adults) -- Health Mistakes
• Depression -- Health Mistakes
• Bipolar -- Health Mistakes
• Sleep Disorders -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Undiagnosed:
  • Adult ADHD -- Undiagnosed - Often remains undiagnosed through to adulthood.
  • ADHD -- Undiagnosed
  • Alzheimer Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Migraine -- Undiagnosed
  • Concentration Disorders -- Undiagnosed
  • Stroke -- Undiagnosed
  • Bipolar Disorder -- Undiagnosed
  • Schizophrenia -- Undiagnosed
  • Epilepsy -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Mild worm infections undiagnosed in children: Human worm infestations, esp. threadworm, can be overlooked in some cases, because it may cause only mild or even absent symptoms. Although the most...read more »

Rare epilepsy misdiagnosed as ADHD: The less common disorder of temporal lobe epilepsy is a type of epilepsy without physical seizures. Some patients suffer...read more »

Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to speak. This was initially...read more »

Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a ...read more »

Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the more feared conditions for a child with...read more »

Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure. The "cuff" around the arm to...read more »

Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms of severe brain injury are hard to miss, it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild concussion diagnosis. The condition goes by the name of...read more »

ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD in children is a well-known controversy, the reverse side related to adults. Some adults can remain undiagnosed, and indeed the condition...read more »

MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked. This is particularly true of mild traumatic brain...read more »

Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) often fails to be diagnosed correctly by primary...read more »

Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with an eating disorder is female. The result is that men with eating disorders often fail to be diagnosed or have a delayed diagnosis. See ...read more »

Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be undiagnosed in teenagers. The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause severe medical depression to be overlooked. See ...read more »

Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease or dementia ...read more »

Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return. A variety of symptoms can occur in post-concussion...read more »

Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients. These patients are not the...read more »

Undiagnosed anxiety disorders related to depression: Patients with depression (see symptoms of depression) may also have undiagnosed anxiety disorders (see symptoms of anxiety disorders). Failure to diagnose these anxiety...read more »

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Research Doctors & Specialists

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  • Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health (Child Behavior Specialist)
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Forensic Psychiatry
• Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists):
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  • Pediatric Neurology (Child Brain Specialist)
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery (Child Neurosurgeon)
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Hospitals & Clinics: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Brain & Neurological Disorders: Rare Types:
  • Adult ADHD -- Rare Types
  • ADHD -- Rare Types
  • Alzheimer Disease -- Rare Types
  • Migraine -- Rare Types
  • Concentration Disorders -- Rare Types
  • Stroke -- Rare Types
  • Bipolar Disorder -- Rare Types
  • Schizophrenia -- Rare Types
  • Epilepsy -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Lifestyle changes
  • Stress reduction
  • Diet changes - although perhaps of dubious value.
• Medications
  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
• more treatments...»

See full list of 19 treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Latest Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Methylphenidate
• Amphetamine
• Cognitive behavior therapy
• Atomoxetine
• more treatments...»

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News Archives for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Medical news articles related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include:

• Mouse Study Suggests ADHD Drug Might Be Addictive
• ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
• Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
• Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
• ADHD Stimulant Meds Cut Young Girls' Drug Abuse Risk
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Medical research articles related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include:

• Risperidone for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in people with intellectual disabilities
• Amfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in people with intellectual disabilities
• Mental wellbeing of children in primary education
• What is the evidence for using CNS stimulants to treat ADHD in children?
• Atomoxetine and Osmotically Released Methylphenidate for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Acute Comparison and Differential Response
• What is the evidence to support the use of clonidine patches in the management of ADHD in adolescents?
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Prognosis for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: There is no "cure" for ADHD. Children with the disorder seldom outgrow it; however, some may find adaptive ways to accommodate the ADHD as they mature. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page: NINDS) ... Even though most people don't outgrow ADHD, people do learn to adapt and live fulfilling lives. (Source: excerpt from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: NIMH)

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Broader Related Topics

• Brain conditions
• Behavioral disorders
• Mental illness
• Under-diagnosed conditions
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Types of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Types of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Predominantly inattentive ADHD subtype (type of ADD)
• Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive ADHD subtype (type of ADD)
• Combined inattentive-hyperactive ADHD subtype (type of ADD)
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Article Excerpts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

NINDS Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3-5 percent of all American children. It interferes with a person's ability to stay on a task and to exercise age-appropriate inhibition (cognitive alone or both cognitive and behavioral). (Source: excerpt from NINDS Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Information Page: NINDS)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): NWHIC (Excerpt)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) refers to a family of related chronic disorders that interfere with a person's capacity to have normal activity levels (hyperactivity), hold back on impulsive behavior (impulsivity), and focus on tasks (inattention) in developmentally correct ways. ADHD is a neurobiological disorder, meaning the problem affects brain function (thinking, learning and memory) and behavior. (Source: excerpt from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): NWHIC)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: NIMH (Excerpt)

Imagine living in a fast-moving kaleidoscope, where sounds, images, and thoughts are constantly shifting. Feeling easily bored, yet helpless to keep your mind on tasks you need to complete. Distracted by unimportant sights and sounds, your mind drives you from one thought or activity to the next. Perhaps you are so wrapped up in a collage of thoughts and images that you don't notice when someone speaks to you. (Source: excerpt from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: NIMH)

Definitions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:

A behavior disorder originating in childhood in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Although most individuals have symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, one or the other pattern may be predominant. The disorder is more frequent in males than females. Onset is in childhood. Symptoms often attenuate during late adolescence although a minority experience the full complement of symptoms into mid-adulthood. (From DSM-IV) - (Source - Diseases Database)

A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders - (Source - WordNet 2.1)