ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disease that is common in children but also can affect adults. The most common symptoms of ADHD in children include attentional problems, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. A child with ADHD cannot sit still and keeps on fidgeting and feels the need to walk or run around. Most often, the symptoms of inattention are not noticed until the child enters school. A child with ADHD finds it difficult to pay attention to details and tends to make mistakes due to carelessness. It is also difficult for a child with ADHD to concentrate in class because he is easily distracted by things that do not commonly distract the typical child.
In adults, ADHD is manifested in disorganized work habits and frequent shifts from one unfinished task or activity to another. Procrastination, forgetfulness, the tendency to forget important appointments, and the inability to follow details are just some of the most common symptoms of ADHD in adults.
What causes ADHD? Most experts believe that the cause of ADHD is genetic. But there are also cases of ADHD that cannot be linked to genetic causes but to some other outside factors. It is believed that mothers who smoke and consume alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to children who have a very high risk of developing ADHD. Children who suffer head injuries at a very young age may end up having the disorder. Studies have linked hyperactivity in children to certain food coloring, but there is no strong proof that food coloring could cause ADHD.
How do we handle ADHD? Because most of the early symptoms of this disorder cannot be separated easily from the natural ways of children, most cases of ADHD are detected during early adulthood. If you suspect that your child could be suffering from this disease, you should seek help immediately. If detected early, ADHD can be controlled to help the child learn to cope with ADHD.
Prevention is the best treatment. Good prenatal care is one of the best preventive measures of ADHD. Good food and health for the mother during pregnancy help a lot in preventing the disease.
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