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ADHD - Medical Negligence Compensation
Also called Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Millions of children are affected by ADHD and this is a syndrome that often follows people into adulthood. The individual with ADHD has a problem attending to details, concentration difficulties and has hyperactive behavior. Children who have ADHD often struggle with a syndrome of troubled relationships, low self esteem and poor school performance. Treatment can control ADHD but cannot cure it. It's important for people who have ADHD to get counseling as well as medical treatment to have the best treatment possible. The symptoms usually show up before the age of 17 and some kids can show symptoms of ADHD in infancy.
Signs and symptoms of ADHD include having problems paying attention to detail and making mistakes in work at school, difficulty continuing with a task or play task, doesn't listen to when spoken to, problems organizing themselves, can't follow directions, can't finish school work, refuses to do tasks which require mental effort, loses items frequently, easily distracted, and often forgetful.
The hyperactive part of ADHD has some of the following symptoms: the child often leaves his seat during the school day, there is a lot of squirming or fidgeting, there is climbing and running behaviors excessively, and the child can't play by himself quietly. The child often talks excessively and blurts out answers to questions before they've been completely asked, often interrupts others and can't wait for his or her own turn. The child is often intrusive.
Boys are more likely to have hyperactive symptoms while girls have more symptoms of inattentiveness. Girls appear to be daydreaming a lot but boys use their energy and inattention to act out in a myriad of ways. The boys with ADHD tend to come to the attention of their teachers more readily.
The syndrome, in order to be positive, must last greater than six months and must occur at home and at school. The child must typically and regularly disrupt the activities of home, school and play and it must cause a problem with the relationship the child has with other children and adults. While this can happen sometimes to most children and some adults, this is a pattern of behavior that is persistent and lasts for at least six months at a time. It must affect all aspects of the individual's life.
The causes of ADHD are not completely clear but do appear to be related to altered brain anatomy and function. The brain shows diminished activity in the parts of the brain that control attention and activity levels. ADHD tends also to run in families; up to one in four have a relative who has ADHD, too. Exposure to toxins in pregnancy or drug and smoking abuse in pregnancy can contribute to the development of ADHD. Childhood exposure to toxins in the environment also can be a trigger to the development of ADHD. Lead exposure and PCB exposure have been thought to trigger ADHD symptoms in children. Mothers who drink alcohol in pregnancy can affect attention and hyperactivity.
There is no real test for ADHD. Often, doctors who treat ADHD provide questionnaires to teachers and family members to see if there is a concordance between behavioral traits at both home and school. The doctor also examines the child for other conditions, such as hyperthyroidism. Symptoms are tracked over time to see if they last longer than six months. Symptoms of ADHD are usually long-lasting. Doctors use the DSM diagnostic criteria to determine whether or not the child has the disease. Doctors can diagnose a child with predominately inattentive ADHD if they have mostly symptoms related to attention. The doctor can diagnose a child with predominately hyperactive or impulsive ADHD if the symptoms are mostly related to hyperactivity. The doctor can label the condition "combined type ADHD" if the child has features of both inattention and hyperactivity.
Doctors who treat ADHD patients include pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and family practitioners. Many of these can prescribe medications which help control ADHD, including Concerta, Ritalin, Adderall and Dexedrine. They stimulate the nerve connections so that the child can concentrate better. The medications also boost neurotransmitters or brain chemicals that control the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. Many of the medications are long acting so the child gets relief all the way through school and during an entire day but does not have sleep problems. Strattera is a non-stimulant medication that helps some kids with ADHD. It has the side effects of liver problems. Suicidal thinking is also possible with people on Strattera. Clonidine and guanfacine are blood pressure medications that have been found to control some of the symptoms of ADHD.
Some children have counseling or therapy by a mental health care professional. Therapy is designed to help children and family talk about their problems and learn different coping skills when it comes to dealing with ADHD. Skills in parenting are also offered.