Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

 

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is perhaps the most well-known neurodevelopment problems of adolescence. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affects attention, the ability to sit still and self-control.  It is generally first analyzed in adolescence and regularly keeps going into adulthood. Kids with ADHD may experience difficulty focusing, controlling imprudent practices (may act without contemplating what the outcome will be), or be excessively dynamic.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or behaving at one or another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out of these behaviors.

A child with ADHD might:

  *Daydream a lot

*forget or lose things a lot

*squirm or fidget

*talk too much

*face a hard time in resisting temptations

*have trouble taking runs

*have difficulty getting along with others

*take unnecessary risks

*make careless mistakes

*difficulty controlling behavior

*excessive activity

*inattentive

TYPES OF ADHD

When it comes to ADHD, no one diagnosis or treatment fits all. Everyone is different. So, basically according to diagnosis, sign and symptoms, following are some types of ADHD:
INATTENTIVE TYPE

                         A child suffering with this type of ADHD must have nine of these symptoms and very few symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive type:

*not paying attention to detail

*making careless mistakes

*failing to pay attention and keep on task

*not listening 

*being unable to follow or understand instructions

*avoiding tasks that involve efforts (basically showing laziness)

*being distracted

*being forgetful and lose things

*losing things that need to complete tasks

HYPERACTIVE-IMPULSIVE TYPE

A child who suffers from this type neurological disorder must have six out of the following nine symptoms of hyperactive impulsive disorder:

*fidgeting

*squirming

*getting up often when seated

*running or climbing at inappropriate times

*having trouble playing quietly

*talking too much
*talking out of turn or b blurting too much

*interrupting

*often “on the go” as if “driven by a motor”

COMBINED TYPE

This is the most common type of ADHD. People with it have symptoms of both inattentive and hyper-impulsive types.

CAUSES

Despite, how common ADHD is, the cause is still unknown by the doctors and researchers. Neurological origins are thought to be its major cause. However, genetics may also play role in it.

Researcher thought that a reduction in DOPAMINE is a factor in ADHD. Dopamine is chemical that is present in brain and is used to transfer chemical signal from nerve to nerve. It plays a role in triggering emotional responses and movements.

Some researchers also found that structural changes may also cause ADHD. For example people with ADHD have less grey matter volume. Grey matter includes the brain areas that help with

*speech

*self control

*decision making

*muscle control

Researchers are still studying potential causes about the major causes of ADHD, such as smoking during pregnancy.

TREATMENT

Stimulants are the best known and most widely used ADHD medications. Some stimulants used to treat ADHD include

*amphetamine-based stimulant

*dextromethamphetamine

*dextromethyphenidate

*methylphenidate

Some doctors also suggest sleep aids such as melatonin, that you can start by good sleep habits:

*having a consistent bedtime

*keep the bedroom cool and dark

*create a soothing winding-down ritual

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ADHD

*eat a balance healthy diet

*get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day

*get plenty of sleep

*limit daily screen time for phones

*keep yourself hydrated

*keep yourself calm and tension free

*do yoga

*go for tai chai

*spending time outsides

*praise and enjoy natural beauty

*mindfulness meditation

*avoiding allergens

*less use of food additives