{"id":4263,"date":"2024-02-26T10:42:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T15:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4263"},"modified":"2024-02-26T10:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T15:42:10","slug":"what-are-the-symptoms-of-adhd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/what-are-the-symptoms-of-adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Symptoms of ADHD?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is ADHD?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, most often diagnosed in childhood and lasting through adulthood. Children and adults with ADHD may have a hard time paying attention, controlling impulsivity, or may act overly active compared to peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three different sub-types of ADHD <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Inattentive<\/strong>: struggles to organize, pay attention, or follow instructions. Easily distracted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hyperactive-Impulsive<\/strong>: fidgets and talks a lot, cannot sit still, impulsive and interrupts, cannot wait their turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Combined<\/strong>: characteristics of both Inattentive and Hyperactive-Impulsive types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    ADHD is most commonly treated with a combination of Pharmacological and non-Pharmacological methods<\/strong>. Examples of Pharmacological methods involve stimulant medications or non-stimulant medications. Examples of non-Pharmacological methods include Parent Education\/Behavior therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and Emotional therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Signs and Symptoms of ADHD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Daydream often<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Forget or lose belongings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Squirm, fidget, or talk too much <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Make careless mistakes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Take unnecessary risks <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cannot resist temptation <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Have trouble taking turns <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Find it difficult getting along with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      What are the types or categories of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Inattentive Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Difficult for the patient to\u2026\n
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        • Organize or finish a task<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pay attention to detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Follow instructions or conversations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Easily distracted <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Forget details of daily routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Fidgets and talks a lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cannot sit still for long (during meals or during homework times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Run, jump or climb too much<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Restless <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Impulsive: interrupt others, speak at inappropriate times, more accidents and injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cannot wait their turn <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cannot listen to directions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Combined Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Equal amount of symptoms from both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive presentation categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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              ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, acronym with marker, concept background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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