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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Classification & external resources ICD-10 F90.
ICD-9 314.00, 314.01
OMIM 143465
DiseasesDB 6158
MedlinePlus 001551
eMedicine med/3103 ped/177
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (sometimes referred to as ADD when only inattentiveness and distractability are problematic) is, as indicated by research, a neurological disorder initially appearing in childhood which manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractability.[1] In neurological pathology, ADHD is currently considered to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. ADHD is believed to affect between 3-5% of the United States population, including both children and adults.[2]

Within society, there is disagreement if a diagnosis denotes a genuine impairment/disability or simply serves as a label for different but normal behaviour. Some believe that the disorder does not exist or that it need not be treated. According to a majority of medical research in the United States, as well as other countries, ADHD is today generally regarded to be a non-curable neurological disorder for which, however, a wide range of effective treatments are available. A wide body of evidence has shown that stimulant medication is the most effective way to treat the disorder. Methods of treatment usually involve some combination of medication, psychotherapy, and other techniques. Some patients are able to control their symptoms over time, without the use of medication. Other individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria of ADHD do not consider themselves to be handicapped by the disorder and therefore may remain undiagnosed or, after a positive diagnosis, untreated.

ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children and, over the past decade, has been increasingly diagnosed in adults. It is believed that around 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the disorder as adults.[3

Adult attention-deficit disorder
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This article is intended to focus on the condition in adults. Please see also main article Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Adult attention deficit disorder (AADD) is a term commonly used to describe the neurological disorder attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when it is present in adulthood, following the same diagnostic criteria. Although the exact prevalence in adults is unknown, epidemiologic studies thus far reveal that the condition, marked by inattentiveness, difficulty getting work done, procrastination, or organization problems, probably exists in about 2-4% of adults.[citation needed] ADHD is a lifelong disorder, but the prevalence in adults is difficult to gauge because individuals differ in their abilities to compensate for their difficulties as they get older, and many stop seeking treatment in adulthood. Over time, they may develop coping skills and other forms of adaptive behavior which make symptoms less noticeable to themselves and others.[citation needed] Those whose symptoms do continue to significantly affect their functioning in adulthood can be labeled as having the adult version of ADHD. Although the disorder may not have been diagnosed in an individual during childhood, adults with the disorder must have had symptoms in childhood.

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