what is HDHD?

Question

my kid is very hyper..i want to know what are the causes of it...

Answer 1

I think you mean ADHD

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi Danny, society has suggested that drugs are the way to go with ADHD but there are so many better ways to treat this and long term, no one knows what the long term effect of the medication will be. Some of the most effective changes will come through a modified diet........elliminating processed foods, sugar, caffiene. As well taking a quality (age appropriate) supplement with some extra fish oil and calcium. Exercise daily is another of the "must do" things since exercise does more than just tone the muscles. I really encourage you to work through all of these before you try the medication.......the medications tone you out, make you an almost emotionless being. And you might think that's alright for a short time but usually after a while kids want to be off the medication because they want to feel something again. I hope you find a healthier way to deal with the ADHD than meds.

Answer 4

I guess you mean ADHD? Attention defecit with hyperactivity? It is caused by a neurological imbalance--essentially the same type of imbalance that can cause migrane headaches or depression. It isn't caused by external factors. If you really think it's a problem you should talk to your doctor. There are tests that can be done that can determine just how serious the problem is and what treatment will work best (medication, alternative therapy). And DON'T let anyone tell you that it's a "nonexistent disease;" an EEG can prove them wrong. But don't jump to the conclusion that just because your kid is hyper that ADHD is the cause. A lot of people are diagnosed prematurely or incorrectly.

Answer 5

Do you mean ADHD,

Only a doctor can tell you for sure...

Some times children act hyper for reasons that are not ADHD or ADD related...

Some children function better when not given a lot of junk-y food, have a set schedule each day and a consistent bedtime...

Also, doing things with the child that encourage calm behavior, some children can be overstimulated by TV, computer and video games...

Fresh air and sunshine do wonders for hyper kids...the oxygen stimulates the brain positively and the activity plays them out enough to be chilled out at other times...

If it were me, I would ask my doctor to refer my child to a specialist...

and some of the above things I mentioned couldn't hurt either...

Answer 6

I think you may mean ADHD-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which is bascially characterized by short of attention span and being very hyperactive, temper bursts, inability to sit still for very long, giving up easily on tasks that you know the child is capable of, constant talking, sometimes destructive or dangerous behavior, sometimes an inability to rest well at night, etc, and many ADHD kids get into a lot of trouble at home and at school before the ADHD is diagnosed. Im not ceratin that anyone has yet fully correctly defined what causes ADHD, tho many kids who are born addicted to drugs are later diagnosed as are many kids who are born with FAS and there are doctors who say it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, which is usually genetic. Some may say it has to do also with the child's diet, exercise, excess stress at home and other places, etc. Still others say it has to do with the mothers diet while pregnant with the child etc. Personally I think it could be any combination of things. A couple of good places to look up information on ADHD is www.cdc.gov or www.NIH.gov but you can also do a websearch of this illness and find out a lot, as well as finding out a lot about the various medications and thier sometimes awful side effects. That way at least you can make a somewhat informed choice in whether to medicate or what medications you think your child should fully avoid-believe me some of the medications (NOT all, please be clear on that) are NOT worth the risks and side effects. Either way, Just please be patient with this child as he/she cannot control this illness on his/her own and will need a lot of guidance and help, a lot of love and understanding. Good luck.

Answer 7

That's right... It's ADHD, and just because your child is hyper does not mean that they have it.

I encourage you to please not allow a dr to put your child on Ritalin or Adderal because I personally do not believe in medicating children.

Also, once your child is LABELED this, most of their life, that label will be used as a crutch.

Beware! there are a lot of teachers and mental health professionals, counselors etc. that will want to have your child "evaluated" because they think that they have a "problem" b/c they seem to be "hyper" or "not concentrating enough" or something. Then you go the dr and they are all too quick to label your child.

Then your kid has that label with them the rest of their life.

ADHD is something that needs an observation of a longer duration and to be done by a professional, before it can be determined if it is something that is really going to be an issue of a medical sense VS that of a behavior therapy/consistent parenting issue.

Last, but certainly first and foremost-let the children be a child, if they don't sit still for too long and is hyper it is because they are a kid. Just let them be!!!!!!!!!

Weigh all issues before rushing to the dr-grades-behavior-etc...

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Start with a complete checkup with your child's pediatrician and discuss their daily habits; sleeping, nutrition, etc. Explain why you feel they might have attention deficit or be hyperactive. ADHD and ADD are not the only conditions that makes a child energetic.

Answer 10

don't you mean ADHD? go to your local public library, they usually have lots of books on the subject. as far as i know, doctors have never been able to find an exact cause of ADHD. talk to your child's doctor. they may be able to give you some alternative therapy or medications to help your child become less hyper and function better day to day.

Answer 11

I think you meant ADHD.

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Symptoms of ADHD

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The year 2000 Diagnostic & Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) provides criteria for diagnosing ADHD. The criteria are presented here in modified form in order to make them more accessible to the general public. They are listed here for information purposes and should be used only by trained health care providers to diagnose or treat ADHD.

DSM-IV Criteria for ADHD
I. Either A or B:

Six or more of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least 6 months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Inattention

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities.

Six or more of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:

Hyperactivity

Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected.

Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless).

Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly.

Is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor".

Often talks excessively.

Impulsivity

Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished.

Often has trouble waiting one's turn.

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games).

Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years.

Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g. at school/work and at home).

There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning.

The symptoms do not happen only during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. The symptoms are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g. Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).

Based on these criteria, three types of ADHD are identified:

ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months

ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months

ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past six months.

American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2000.

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