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Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity is a term that describes a physical state in which a person is abnormally active. It may be caused by hormonal or emotional disorders, and may also be present in children with attention deficit disorder.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the food that cause hyperactivity?
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A 47-year old asked:
How come I go hyperactive after having blue food colouring?
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A 34-year old asked:
Are their any natural treatments to treat hyperactivity in kids?
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A 38-year old asked:
How do I know that my child is hyperactive or active-but-normal?
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A 35-year old asked:
If my wife is hyperactive all of the time, what are the chances our child will also be just as hyperactive?
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A 38-year old asked:
How can I address a hyperactive thyroid?
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A 30-year old asked:
Does sugar really cause hyperactivity in children?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Why does your thyroid go hyperactive after being hypo?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of add and hyperactivity attacks?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is there someway to focus better if I am not hyperactive?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have both ADD (not hyperactive) and narcolepsy?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the possible medical problems related to hyperactive thyroid?
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A 47-year old asked:
Are the symptoms of hyperactive and hypoactive thyroids similar to one another?
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A 47-year old asked:
Friend's kid is hyper, his dad has hyperactivity with mild torretes syndrome. Could their child be starting to get it?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I have a 3 year old who is constantly going and is very active almost to the point of hyperactive. Is this normal for a toddler?
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A 31-year old asked:
How to tell if I have hyperactive adhd?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are there supplements to help with hyperactivity?
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A 40-year old asked:
How can exercise help hyperactive children in school?
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A 34-year old asked:
Would a having a hyperactive thyroid cause bizarre metabolic behavior?
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A 33-year old asked:
My child is 3 years old. She is hyperactive, and she won't listen to us.?
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A 40-year old asked:
What does I do if my child have an attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it true that certain colors will set up a hyperactive child to go even crazier?
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A 45-year old asked:
How does Ritalin (methylphenidate) work at the chemical level, in hyperactive children?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Aside from high sugar foods and caffiene, can certain foods cause hyperactivity in children.?
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A 37-year old asked:
I am curious if hypo active thyroid problems run in my family could I possibly have a hyperactive thyroid?
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A 23-year old male asked:
My doctor put me on Ritalin (methylphenidate) 10mg twice a day for hyperactivity. How long will it take to build a tolerance?
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A 29-year old female asked about a male:
4year old who is hyperactive..struggles with his speech and his motor skills are not at par but can count to 30 and does a 60piece puzzle?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is ADHD characterized by extreme hyperactivity?
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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 48-year old asked:
If you have adhd does it mean that you are going to be hyperactive?
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