What is ADHD
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is amongst the most common mental disorder which develops in children. Millions of children are affected with it and this disorder mostly continues into adulthood. Many persistent problems like impulsive behavior, hyperactivity and difficulty in sustaining attention are combined during ADHD.
The ADHD affected children mostly have low self-esteem, poor performance in schools and troubled relationships. With age, symptoms of ADHD lessen but some people fail to completely come over their ADHD disorder. However, many strategies can be learnt to become successful.
Although treatment doesn’t cure ADHD completely but most of the symptoms can be minimized with appropriate treatments like behavioral interventions and medications. A big difference can be made if this disorder is diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
Symptoms of ADHD
The primary symptom of ADHD disorder includes inattention and extremely active impulsive behavior. Before the age of 12, the symptoms of ADHD start developing and some children get noticeable symptoms at the early age of 3. The symptoms of ADHD can be mild, moderate or severe, and they can continue in adulthood also.
Mostly men are more affected with this disorder in comparison to women. The ADHD affected person might fail to complete the responsibilities and household work. The person does not keep his/her mind on conversations. In social situations, they fail to follow the activities’ rules. They have a tendency of making careless mistakes. ADHD affected people are impatient and cause problems in work or social settings. The mind of these people distracts even with little happenings and they find it hard to participate in leisure activities and games.
Causes of ADHD
Although the exact cause of ADHD is not clear yet, the studies are still going on to find the real cause. But there are many factors which may lead to an ADHD disorder in a person. Factors such as brain injury and early head trauma leads to ADHD. Other factors involved are premature delivery, birth complications, intake of harmful drugs and alcohol, and smoking cigarette. There are some uncontrollable factors like genetic factors, identical twins and children with epilepsy.
Risk factors of ADHD
The risk factors of ADHD include blood relatives, like sibling or a parent, with some mental disorder or ADHD. The exposure to various environmental toxins like lead. It is mainly found in the pipes and paint in old buildings. A big risk factor occurs during pregnancy when the mother smokes, drink alcohol or use drugs. The premature birth is yet another risk factor. It is mostly seen that sugar causes hyperactivity but there is no proof of its direct relation with ADHD. There can be different issues in the childhood which may lead to difficulty in sustaining attention but it is not necessary that every such issue is ADHD.
Complications of ADHD
There are many difficulties/complications which ADHD disorder brings, especially to children. The children suffering from ADHD often struggle to perform in school which further leads to academic failures and judgement by adults and other kids. In comparison to children without ADHD, the children with ADHD are more prone to all types of injuries and accidents. Such kids have poor self-esteem and they often face troubles to interact and get accepted by adults and peers. These children are always at a higher risk of drug and alcohol abuse, or any law-breaking behavior.
Diagnosis of ADHD
ADHD is precisely diagnosed during childhood and no lab tests are required at that time to confirm the disorder. A physical examination of the child is conducted and this examination includes child psychologists, psychiatrists, behavioral/developmental pediatricians, clinical social workers and behavioral neurologists. After thoroughly examining all the possible child’s behavior reasons, the specialist will check the medical and school records of the child and talk to the parents and teachers who have filled the child’s behavior rating scale. After considering all this information, the diagnosis is made.
Precautions and Prevention of ADHD
At present, no preventive measures of ADHD are discovered. But there are several methods with which your child can face less problems. Your kid’s attention skills and preschool learning can be improved with involvement in new learning experiences like board games and puzzles.
Treatment of ADHD
Homeopathic Treatment of ADHD
Many homeopathic medicines are there which provides a great relief in ADHD. In this treatment, non-toxic and natural medicines are used. This treatment might include mineral, plant, animal substance or metal and some imponderables like magnetism, moonlight or sunlight are also used. The mental, physical and emotional symptoms are healed with Homeopathy treatment. Some commonly used Homeopathic ADHD medicines are Arnica, Calcarea bromatum, Kali bromatum, Natrum muriaticum, Baryta iodatum and Tuberculinum.
Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of ADHD
An alternative therapy to treat ADHD is acupuncture. With acupuncture, the energy paths inside the body are aligned and balanced. The children who are afraid of needles undergo acupressure treatment. Nowadays, acupuncture is the most complementary therapy for ADHD suffering children.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of ADHD
In treating ADHD, psychotherapy helps the affected persons to learn new measures to handle various situations. With this treatment children learn to transform their behavior, bring some order or structure to their life and control the impulsiveness. With psychotherapy, ADHD affected persons gets the emotional consequences of this disorder minimized. Children’s emotional problems are handled and the different feelings of helplessness, failure, loneliness, and isolation are also handled properly. The subconscious learning is helped with hypnotherapy.
Allopathic/Conventional Treatment of ADHD
Allopathic medicines are commonly used to minimize the ADHD symptoms. Children are most commonly prescribed with Dexedrine, Ritalin and Cylert. Trazadone, Concreta, and Adderall are also commonly prescribed.
Surgical Treatment of ADHD
When obstructive sleep apnea of school-aged children is treated surgically, a significant improvement is observed in ADHD patients.
Dietary and Herbal Treatment of ADHD
In dietary treatment of ADHD, green leafy vegetables and fruits should be consumed. Foods rich in iron (breads, almonds and whole grain cereals) and protein rich foods like fish and white meats when consumed shows improvement.
Other Treatment of ADHD
Some other treatments of ADHD include counseling, social skills training, behavioral therapy and special education.
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Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is amongst the most common mental disorder which develops in children. Millions of children are affected with it and this disorder mostly continues into adulthood. Many persistent problems like impulsive behavior, hyperactivity and difficulty in sustaining attention are combined during ADHD.
The ADHD affected children mostly have low self-esteem, poor performance in schools and troubled relationships. With age, symptoms of ADHD lessen but some people fail to completely come over their ADHD disorder. However, many strategies can be learnt to become successful.
Although treatment doesn’t cure ADHD completely but most of the symptoms can be minimized with appropriate treatments like behavioral interventions and medications. A big difference can be made if this disorder is diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
Symptoms of ADHD
The primary symptom of ADHD disorder includes inattention and extremely active impulsive behavior. Before the age of 12, the symptoms of ADHD start developing and some children get noticeable symptoms at the early age of 3. The symptoms of ADHD can be mild, moderate or severe, and they can continue in adulthood also.
Mostly men are more affected with this disorder in comparison to women. The ADHD affected person might fail to complete the responsibilities and household work. The person does not keep his/her mind on conversations. In social situations, they fail to follow the activities’ rules. They have a tendency of making careless mistakes. ADHD affected people are impatient and cause problems in work or social settings. The mind of these people distracts even with little happenings and they find it hard to participate in leisure activities and games.
Causes of ADHD
Although the exact cause of ADHD is not clear yet, the studies are still going on to find the real cause. But there are many factors which may lead to an ADHD disorder in a person. Factors such as brain injury and early head trauma leads to ADHD. Other factors involved are premature delivery, birth complications, intake of harmful drugs and alcohol, and smoking cigarette. There are some uncontrollable factors like genetic factors, identical twins and children with epilepsy.
Risk factors of ADHD
The risk factors of ADHD include blood relatives, like sibling or a parent, with some mental disorder or ADHD. The exposure to various environmental toxins like lead. It is mainly found in the pipes and paint in old buildings. A big risk factor occurs during pregnancy when the mother smokes, drink alcohol or use drugs. The premature birth is yet another risk factor. It is mostly seen that sugar causes hyperactivity but there is no proof of its direct relation with ADHD. There can be different issues in the childhood which may lead to difficulty in sustaining attention but it is not necessary that every such issue is ADHD.
Complications of ADHD
There are many difficulties/complications which ADHD disorder brings, especially to children. The children suffering from ADHD often struggle to perform in school which further leads to academic failures and judgement by adults and other kids. In comparison to children without ADHD, the children with ADHD are more prone to all types of injuries and accidents. Such kids have poor self-esteem and they often face troubles to interact and get accepted by adults and peers. These children are always at a higher risk of drug and alcohol abuse, or any law-breaking behavior.
Diagnosis of ADHD
ADHD is precisely diagnosed during childhood and no lab tests are required at that time to confirm the disorder. A physical examination of the child is conducted and this examination includes child psychologists, psychiatrists, behavioral/developmental pediatricians, clinical social workers and behavioral neurologists. After thoroughly examining all the possible child’s behavior reasons, the specialist will check the medical and school records of the child and talk to the parents and teachers who have filled the child’s behavior rating scale. After considering all this information, the diagnosis is made.
Precautions and Prevention of ADHD
At present, no preventive measures of ADHD are discovered. But there are several methods with which your child can face less problems. Your kid’s attention skills and preschool learning can be improved with involvement in new learning experiences like board games and puzzles.
Treatment of ADHD
Homeopathic Treatment of ADHD
Many homeopathic medicines are there which provides a great relief in ADHD. In this treatment, non-toxic and natural medicines are used. This treatment might include mineral, plant, animal substance or metal and some imponderables like magnetism, moonlight or sunlight are also used. The mental, physical and emotional symptoms are healed with Homeopathy treatment. Some commonly used Homeopathic ADHD medicines are Arnica, Calcarea bromatum, Kali bromatum, Natrum muriaticum, Baryta iodatum and Tuberculinum.
Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of ADHD
An alternative therapy to treat ADHD is acupuncture. With acupuncture, the energy paths inside the body are aligned and balanced. The children who are afraid of needles undergo acupressure treatment. Nowadays, acupuncture is the most complementary therapy for ADHD suffering children.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of ADHD
In treating ADHD, psychotherapy helps the affected persons to learn new measures to handle various situations. With this treatment children learn to transform their behavior, bring some order or structure to their life and control the impulsiveness. With psychotherapy, ADHD affected persons gets the emotional consequences of this disorder minimized. Children’s emotional problems are handled and the different feelings of helplessness, failure, loneliness, and isolation are also handled properly. The subconscious learning is helped with hypnotherapy.
Allopathic/Conventional Treatment of ADHD
Allopathic medicines are commonly used to minimize the ADHD symptoms. Children are most commonly prescribed with Dexedrine, Ritalin and Cylert. Trazadone, Concreta, and Adderall are also commonly prescribed.
Surgical Treatment of ADHD
When obstructive sleep apnea of school-aged children is treated surgically, a significant improvement is observed in ADHD patients.
Dietary and Herbal Treatment of ADHD
In dietary treatment of ADHD, green leafy vegetables and fruits should be consumed. Foods rich in iron (breads, almonds and whole grain cereals) and protein rich foods like fish and white meats when consumed shows improvement.
Other Treatment of ADHD
Some other treatments of ADHD include counseling, social skills training, behavioral therapy and special education.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Patient's Feedback
For Safe Natural Holistic Treatment, contact or visit:
Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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