{"id":1009,"date":"2018-01-20T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T04:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=1009"},"modified":"2018-03-12T16:13:29","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T10:43:29","slug":"what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?<\/h3>\n<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is mainly a mental disorder of the neurodevelopmental type.<\/p>\n<p>ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to control impulsive behaviors and pay attention. He\/he may also be restless and almost constantly active.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">People Also Like to Read:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/type-eating-disorder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Type of Eating Disorder<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of ADHD begin in childhood but ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood.<\/p>\n<h3>What Causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?<\/h3>\n<p>Several researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and across the globe are studying the causes of ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>The current study suggests that ADHD may be due to interactions between genes and environmental or non-genetic factors.<\/p>\n<p>There are several factors that initiate ADHD including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genes<\/li>\n<li>Cigarette smoking,<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol consumption<\/li>\n<li>Using drugs during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to environmental toxins like high levels of lead.<\/li>\n<li>Low birth weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People with ADHD also show different types of symptoms such as;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty in paying attention inattention<\/li>\n<li>Being overactive or hyperactivity<\/li>\n<li>Acting without thinking or impulsivity<\/li>\n<li>Brain injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Signs of impulsivity and hyperactivity may include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Squirming and fidgeting while seated.<\/li>\n<li>Getting up and moving around in situations when staying seated is expected like in the office or classroom.<\/li>\n<li>Running, dashing or climbing in situations where it is inappropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Being unable to engage or play in hobbies quietly<\/li>\n<li>Blurting out answers before questions have been completed, or speaking without waiting for a turn in the conversation.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Intruding or interrupting on others like in conversations, activities, or games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">People Also Like to Read:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/signs-of-heart-disease-in-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Signs of Heart Disease in Women<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/h3>\n<p>There are several treatments available that help in reducing symptoms and improving functioning;<\/p>\n<h4>Medication-<\/h4>\n<p>ADHD medications reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity that improve ADHD people abilities for focus, work, and learn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antidepressants:<\/strong> Antidepressants are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating ADHD, but antidepressants are used to treat adults with ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>Older antidepressants or tricyclics affects the brain chemicals norepinephrine and dopamine.<\/p>\n<h4>Therapy-<\/h4>\n<p>There are the different types of therapy which are helpful for ADHD, but studies show that therapy may not be effective in treating symptoms of ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>Therapy to an ADHD treatment may help patients and families better cope with daily challenges and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and teachers can help children and teenagers with ADHD stay organized and follow directions with tools like keeping a schedule and a routine, organizing everyday things, using notebook and homework organizers.<\/p>\n<p>For Adults: A licensed mental health personnel or therapist can help adults with ADHD in learning how to organize his\/her life with tools like keeping routines and breaking down bigger tasks into smaller and more manageable tasks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">You Might Also Read:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/health-care\/positive-impact-of-music-therapy-in-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Positive Impact of Music Therapy in Depression<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buy medicines for from your nearby pharmacy at cheaper price from <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoMedii.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? 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