Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.
See also: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Alternative NamesActivity - increased; Hyperkinetic behavior
ConsiderationsHyperactive behavior usually refers to a group of characteristics. These can include constant activity, being easily distracted, impulsiveness, inability to concentrate, aggressiveness, and similar behaviors.
Typical behaviors may include fidgeting or constant moving, wandering, too much talking, and difficulty participating in quiet activities (such as reading).
Hyperactivity is not easily defined, because it often depends on the tolerance of the observer. Behavior that seems excessive to one observer may not seem excessive to another. However, certain children -- when compared to others -- are clearly far more active, which can become a problem if it interferes with school work or making friends.
Hyperactivity is often considered more of a problem for schools and parents than it is for the affected child. However, many hyperactive children are unhappy or even depressed. Hyperactive behavior may make a child a target for bullying, or make it harder to connect with other children. Schoolwork may be more difficult, and hyperactive kids are frequently punished for their behavior.
Hyperkinetic (excessive movement) behavior often decreases as the child grows older, and may disappear entirely by adolescence.
Common CausesA child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of regular physical activity. A child with a hyperactivity disorder, on the other hand, has a hard time following directions and controlling impulses.
Call your health care provider ifThe medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. There may also be a review of the home and school environments.
Medical history questions documenting hyperactivity in detail may include:
The provider may recommend a thorough psychological evaluation.
Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.
See also: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Alternative NamesActivity - increased; Hyperkinetic behavior
ConsiderationsHyperactive behavior usually refers to a group of characteristics. These can include constant activity, being easily distracted, impulsiveness, inability to concentrate, aggressiveness, and similar behaviors.
Typical behaviors may include fidgeting or constant moving, wandering, too much talking, and difficulty participating in quiet activities (such as reading).
Hyperactivity is not easily defined, because it often depends on the tolerance of the observer. Behavior that seems excessive to one observer may not seem excessive to another. However, certain children -- when compared to others -- are clearly far more active, which can become a problem if it interferes with school work or making friends.
Hyperactivity is often considered more of a problem for schools and parents than it is for the affected child. However, many hyperactive children are unhappy or even depressed. Hyperactive behavior may make a child a target for bullying, or make it harder to connect with other children. Schoolwork may be more difficult, and hyperactive kids are frequently punished for their behavior.
Hyperkinetic (excessive movement) behavior often decreases as the child grows older, and may disappear entirely by adolescence.
Common CausesA child who is normally very active often responds well to specific directions and a program of regular physical activity. A child with a hyperactivity disorder, on the other hand, has a hard time following directions and controlling impulses.
Call your health care provider ifThe medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. There may also be a review of the home and school environments.
Medical history questions documenting hyperactivity in detail may include:
The provider may recommend a thorough psychological evaluation.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 04/26/2010
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
No there is an inattentive form of ADHD to where the symptoms are not as apparent as those of hyperactivity.
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Not necessarily. hyperactivity is a part of ADHD but hyperactivity it self is not adhd. This must be diagnosed by a medical professional and the subject may have adhd or is just a hyper type of person.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or activities.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder .Attention Deficiet Hyperactivity Disorder-ADHD or Attention Deficiet Hyperactivity disorder Inattentive Type-old term ADD
tomato ketchup can cause hyperactivity depending on how much you eat
Yes, it causes hyperactivity because the yeast morphines can make a child behave uncontrollably
Jennifer Crosbie has written: 'Inhibition as a marker for a familial subgroup of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder' -- subject(s): Inhibition in children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 'Genetic risk and phenotypic variation in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder' -- subject(s): Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Genetic aspects, Genetic aspects of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Phenotype
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what changes have there been in how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated? what changes have there been in how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated? what changes have there been in how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated?
The word hyperactivity has six syllables. The syllables in the word are hy-per-ac-ti- vi-ty.
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