The main cause and risk factor that is associated with ADHD is still unknown; however, current research has shown that your genetics is playing a larger role than you may know. Scientists have been studying and researching other possible risk factors and causes that include:
 
– Brain injury
– Environmental risks and exposure during a young age pregnancy
– Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy
– Premature delivery
– Low birth weight
 
ADHD has many different treatments available, with some combination treatments available with medication and behavior therapy. Often behavior therapy will be used as the first line of treatment before medication is prescribed. Your doctor and team will choose a treatment option that they believe will be best for you depending on the patient, or if the individual is a child, it will be mentioned to the family. Treatment plans will often include making changes, close monitoring, and follow-ups.

ADHD is short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is the preferred medical term for doctors based on your neurological condition. It was previously called ADD, which is short for attention deficit disorder. Your symptoms will fall into one of these three quantifying subtypes including:
 
Primarily Hyperactive-Impulsive
– Key symptoms that you may be diagnosed with include:
– Issues sitting quietly, staying in place, or remaining still
– Excessive talking
– Issues waiting or taking turns
– Frequent squirming, fidgeting or tapping your feet and hands
– Issues staying seated at work, school, or even other situations
– Persistent feelings of being restless
– Issues playing quietly or participating in relaxing activities
– Habit of finishing other’s sentences or providing an answer before anyone else can complete the question
– Habit of interrupting others, particularly intruding on conversations and activities, or using other’s stuff without permission
 
Primarily Inattentive
Doctors may have diagnosed you with primarily inattentive attention deficit disorder if you showcase these symptoms:
 
– Easily distracted
– Continuously forgetful
– Issues paying attention to details or when listening to others speak
– Issues concentrating on activities or tasks
– Issues following instructions and completing the tasks as directed
– Often losing focus or getting sidetracked
– Issues staying organized or managing your time
– Often putting off or even avoiding tasks that require long periods of mental effort
– Habit of losing vital things that are necessary for activities and daily routines
 
Combined
Anyone that has a combined type of ADHD symptoms, may have symptoms of both hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive categories.
 
These subtypes will also vary in severity from one individual to another, making many patients diagnosis challenging. The group of behaviors that do make up attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a mental illness, it affects the way you focus and act. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is often first diagnosed in school-aged children but will continue to cause issues into adulthood.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a brain disorder that affects how you are able to pay attention, control your behavior, and sit still. Unfortunately, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not curable, and cannot be prevented. If you spot the symptoms early enough and find a clinic that will provide great treatment options and educate you like Ample Grace Psychiatry, you or your child will easily be able to manage their symptoms.
 
There are a few different treatment options available to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There may be different treatments that can be combined, and many of the symptoms can be managed with therapy and medication. It is essential, that the therapists, doctors, and if children are involved, the parents and teachers all work in cooperation together to ensure the health of the patient is taken care of.
 
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