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ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
A brain disorder characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with daily functioning or mental and social development.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 40-year old asked:
What's adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it possible that I have adhd (attention deficit hyperactive disorder)?
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A 33-year old asked:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is a growing concern in the united states. how does adhd differ?
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A 44-year old asked:
How is it possible to know if I have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD?
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A 42-year old asked:
What can I do if my son has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( adhd) and I have always wondered why?
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A 38-year old male asked:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger's are very similar, don't you think that ADHD could be a variant of the autism spectrum?
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A 48-year old male asked:
My daughter was diagnosed with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder is she considered disabled? She diagnosed with ADHD and she was precribed with some meds that are caalled controlled substance.
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A 27-year old asked:
Are there other types of ADHD besides when a kid is hyperactive?
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A 47-year old asked:
What are the differences between a really hyperactive child and a child with ADHD?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it possible that I have a adhd or hyperactive symptoms?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is hyperactivity found in all people with adhd?
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A 32-year old asked:
Will depression suppress the hyperactivity in adhd?
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A 33-year old asked:
Do you think i have add with hyperactivity or adhd?
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A 24-year old asked:
Is it weird for my son to have ADHD inattentive type instead of the hyperactive type?
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A 17-year old male asked about a 16-year old male:
My psychatrist told me i have adhd without hyperactivity. What type does it mean ? Inattentive ??
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A 17-year old male asked:
I have symptoms of ADHD but with the opposit of hyperactivity (i am always tired) . Can that be because of an anemia for example ? Thanks in advance.
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A 34-year old asked:
Is ADHD characterized by extreme hyperactivity?
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A 48-year old asked:
If you have adhd does it mean that you are going to be hyperactive?
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A 23-year old female asked:
My 2y.o. son is exaggeratedly hyperactive. What is the symptoms of ADHD?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is boxing good for me if i have ADHD or it will let me become hyperactive ? Or will remove stress ?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it possible that ADHD medications will cause my child to become even more hyperactive temporarily?
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A 30-year old female asked:
what else can cause disorganization inability to focus and complete tasks besides adhd. I have no hyperactivity.?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Is someone with inattentive ADHD much less likely to be diagnosed with the disorder by the age of 7 as compared to the classic hyperactive ADHD child?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is it true that generally ritalin (methylphenidate) helps more for people with adhd (with hyperactivity), and adderall helps more for adhd people without hyperactivity?
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A 31-year old asked:
How to tell if I have hyperactive adhd?
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A 46-year old asked:
If you know about adhd without hyperactivity, please tell me the best treatments to try.?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I am an adult with ADHD.I take Adderall,lamictal,and buspar (buspirone).How do I stop the nonstop talking,racing thoughts and especially thr hyperactivity?
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A 40-year old asked:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is permanent once a person has it?
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A 44-year old asked:
How to test if I have add (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) without going to a doctor? Any websites?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are the tests for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder?
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