There are many theorized causes including food intolerances, family stresses, the disorder is often coupled with other coexisting conditions such as FAS. It was previously believed that ADD was due to head traumas and a small number is still affecte dthis way. There is no tried and tested way to disclose the cause in any one individual
ADHD, ADD, and all other forms of this are an excuse that doctors give to parents, for their childs' normal, bored behavior that they can't handle.
Yes, that is the main way that people get it.
Yes. Children with one bipolar parent have a 30% chance of developing bipolar disorder. Even children of bipolar parents who do not develop bipolar disorder are at increased risk (compared to children who do not have a bipolar parent) for other psychopathology such as ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, etc. Children with two bipolar parents are at an even greater risk of developing bipolar disorder.
ADHD is most commonly, due to an deficiency in dopaminergic activity in the prefrontal cortex, which leads to more impulsivity, difficulty staying still (inhibiting movement), and diffculty maintaining focus or concentrating. The most common reason for this is due to mutations (variations) in the dopamine receptor genes, which lead to reduced binding affinities for dopamine (dopamine can't bind as well to the existing dopamine receptors, leading to reduced dopaminergic activity in the brain). That is why dopaminergic stimulants are most often used to treat ADHD, as it is a neurochemical disorder. As such, a neurologist or psychiatrist can administer medication or help with alternative therapies to help treat the disorder.
ADHD is incurable.
Age is not related. But yes, it does. Coffee is a stimulant to most and a relaxant to those with ADD/ADHD, due to chemicals in the brain working differently to the average person. ________________________________________________________ Additional: I tend rarely to diagnose children with psychiatric disorders because the whole thought of that is an additional worry; along side ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)... Most people are diagnosed at a time when Hyperactivity is very common (IE <9-ish) and have the label follow into adulthood. I'm not saying there is not such thing, but it's a controversial subject... Back to the question, yes the main medicine treatment for ADHD includes stimulant drugs... But non-stimulants like atomoxetine are used as alternatives.
ADHD is genetic. If you think they learned it somewhere, then that is a behavior disorder and not ADHD.
It is a genetic disorder that people are born with.
No, it is a genetic disorder. Basically, you are born with it. It just may not show until a later age.
ADHD stands for: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder So I'm just guessing that is is a disorder... ;P it is a disorder i have it
ADD/ADHD are genetic predispositions. As far as i know there is no preventative medicine/activities for ADD/ADHD, though there are many things one can do to lessen the symptoms and manage the disorder without medication
ADD/ADHD are genetic predispositions. As far as i know there is no preventative medicine/activities for ADD/ADHD, though there are many things one can do to lessen the symptoms and manage the disorder without medication
ADHD is classified as a neurobehavioral developmental disorder.
ADHD is a brain disorder; it does not affect the body.
ADHD and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
He has adhd
In most cases, yes. ADHD can be caused by early birth, exposure to toxins during the birth cycle, or through heredity. ADHD does carry a high heritable rate, with an approximate estimate of 75% diagnosed know a family member or parent who has the disorder.
the full form of ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder