ADHD…ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER
June 15, 2007
Attention Deficit Hyperactive disorder ADHD
It is estimated that about 3-5 percent of all kids, have this disorder. Also the most unfortunate thing is that in many cases this disorder goes totally undiagnosed .The child is often mistaken as hyper-energetic kid or as just being more playful, but the reality is that many such kids suffer from a medical disorder known as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD.
It is a common belief that only kids showing signs of physical hyperactivity have some problem related to this disorder. Well, this actually it is not the complete truth. Symptoms of consistent inattentiveness are also associated with this disorder. It is characterized by hyperactivity (physical), inattentiveness, and impulsivity
ADHD is a medical disorder which usually becomes evident in the preschool years or early school years. It is characterized by hyperactivity (physical), inattentiveness, and impulsivity
Kids having ADHD usually depict either of three patterns of behavior. Either they are more of the ?hyperactive type?, which means that they are more physically hyperactive (constantly moving jumping running fidgeting squirming, having difficulty sitting in one place etc) or the ‘inattentive type’ (having difficulty in concentrating, easily distracted) or the ‘combined type’ (having symptoms of hyperactivity and inattention both).
Not all children who run and jump too much suffer from ADHD. It is very important to realize that for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, certain criterion has to be met with also called as the DSM criteria, before a child can be said to be suffering from it.
Nobody exactly knows what causes ADHD. Recent researches point out the causes could be either neurobiological or genetical. Certain chemical levels in the brain have been found low (dopamine -a chemical that sends messages to the part of the brain involved in attention, movement and motivation). Increased levels of heavy metals (lead) in the body is also seen in some kids .The kind of parenting given to the child has no role in the causation of this disorder, although bad parenting can influence the severity of this disorder.
Implication of ADHD can have far reaching effects, with the schooling of the child taking the biggest hit. Poor performance in school due to ADHD can lead to a hampered self esteem in the child .ADHD can also lead to learning disabilities, defiant behavior ,conduct disorder(anti-social behaviour,stealing ,fighting), anxiety disorders and depression .
Severe forms of ADHD are difficult to differentiate from milder forms of autism, a careful approach is necessary in diagnosing and treating such forms. Such severe forms affect the child?s normal mental development .for example speech and cognitive skills can be markedly affected in such cases.
Homoeopathy for ADHD
Homoeopathy for treatment of ADHD is now being considered as an effective form of treatment in the western society where the prevalence and awareness of this disorder is much more. This is more so because of the great side effects produced by the medicine used in conventional system.
The safety and the lasting effects of homoeopathic medicines is what makes it as an effective choice. Homoeopathic medicines do not produce any sedating effect on the child. Also the improvement gained during the treatment is permanent. While treating the symptoms of hyperactivity and inattentiveness, homoeopathic medicines promote the overall brain development too. Another important aspect in homoeopathic treatment is that homoeopathy sees every case of ADHD as an individual case .This means that the medicine prescribed would be on the basis of the individual symptoms shown by the child. This approach in homoeopathy, gives it an advantage of treating the disorder naturally and effectively.
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ADHD Symptoms
1) Hyperactivity and Impulsivity
Constantly running around jumping, always on the move as if driven by motor
Fidgeting with hands or feet or constantly moving in seat
Often has difficulty playing quietly, talks excessively
Has difficulty waiting for turn. Is not able to sit in one place, has to wander away.
Difficulty in sleeping. Constantly squirming and moving in bed.
2) Inattentiveness
Difficulty sustaining attention, easily distracted
Doesn?t seem to listen when spoken to directly, often forgetful.
Avoids taking tasks that require close attention.
Careless mistakes, difficulty in organizing tasks or activities
Not able to follow instructions and fails to follow school or home work.
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MY CHILD IS VERY HYPERACTIVE. SHE IS STUDYING IN IVTH STD. SHE GETS COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL QUITE OFTEN AS DOESN’T COMPLETE HER WORK, CONCENTRATION LACKING, DOESN’T RESPOND, IMPULSIVE, HER MIND IS PREOCCUPIED AND THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE ALWAYS, SLOW PERFORMER ! ALL SYMPTOMS 0F HYPERACTIVITY. ANY REMEDY IN HOMEOPATHY ? OR ANY OTHER WAY OUT BY MEDICINE OR SEEKING A VERY GOOD COUNSELLING CENTRE OR CONCERNED DOCTOR’S DETAILS ?
MY SON AGED 10YEARS,HAVING PROBLEM OF FITS FROM BIRTH ITSELF,HAVE ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERACTIVE,HE DIDN’T SIT IN ONEPLACE,HE DIDN’T KEEP CALM FOR JUST ONEMINUTE,TALKING TOOMUCH, DAILY COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL AND TUITION,YOU PLEASE GIVE ME IDEA,SHALL YOU GIVE ME APPOINTMENT.
MY SON IS 16YRS OLD AND HATE STUDIES,I FEEL HE IS SUFFERING FROM ADHD,NEVER GOT ANY TEST DONE,HE FAILED IN 9TH,THEN I SEND HIM TO HIS BHUA PLACE ,WHERE HE DID HIS 9TH(REPEAT)NOW HE IS IN 10TH AND IN 11TH PLANING TO PUT HIM IN BOARDING SCHOOL AS HE HATES TO STAY WITH HIS BHUA,THERE ALSO HE CREATING LOT OF PROBLEM,BUT HE SHARES HIS FEELINGS WITH ME,I AM WORRIED ABOUT HIS FUTURE I CANT KEEP HIM WITH AS HE TAKES ME FOR GRANTED AND DOES NOT LISTEN TO ME I AM REALY WORRIED FOR HIM I HAVE A DAUGHTER ALSO
my son is 4years & 5 months old as doctor say he is ADHD child , because he is nither write nor read ant thing, not pic the pencil. cry in school, not eat food himself always interest in moving on schooter or car, attachement with her mother. even he is not folow the instruction some times, i am worried for him i have 2 daughters both are good in every thing . the gap between daughter & son is arround 13 years.
earlier son is in allopathy treatment now for last 45 days he is in homeopathy treatment . my proublem is Dr. Sahib give only medicin not the name of medicin. some time i feel medicin effect but some time it will not.
What i can do now.
My child is 3 years old. from the age he stated walking in his knes till today i have not seen him sotting on one place. he has all the symptoms which is written above.please tell me the proper medications in homeopathy.thank you
HELLO,
Dr Vikas,
My son is diagnosed with ADHD now he has completed 3Yrs but still does not speak.He has good memory but we have to force him to say a single word, (we have to ask the same question 10times).Is there any remedy in homeo I stay in navimumbai and would like to know about a specialist of your knowledge around here.
hoping you would reply soon.
sir, my son who is just 4 yrs is an adhd child.due to his lack of concentration and hyperactivity he is not able to speak words as required.however he can pick up songs and sings for hours if he is happy.but mostly he remains hyperactive and physically hits my daughter (9 years) if he is slightest unhappy.sir, i being a medicine specialist know the problem of putting a pharmacological agent(allopathy on him).i shall be ever grateful to you , if you can kindly guide me urgently on this matter.and sir, i am now in a defence hospital at orissa,away from metro cities.please help .
My son is 14 and in 9th. has been diagonised as ADHD kid. I have started on adderdal 2 years ago and now is on inspiral SR Ritalin once a day on the advice of his doctor.
complains of headache & vomitting of late. His doctor (General physician) ha stated that it could be beacuse of inspiral coupled with migrane and is treating him for migrane apart from inspiral.
Teachershave called him a brilliant child but who is very restless/disturbs the class/ screams in the midlle of the class/does not carry his books, (leaves it at home if i personaly put it in his bag)does not submit his work in time and always talkative. He is not interested in any class/school related activity but shows interest in other issues such as business/ current affairs, vehicles, games , musicand is very considerate. Does not want to write a word and his exam papers are always incomplete. Is very defiant and very short tempered
Am scared to stop english medicines though every time i give it it to him I feel guilty and blame myself for his condition.
Please advise
My son master Rohan Deghoria of 8 yrs. old is perhaps ADHD problem given hereunder :
1) Constantly running around jumping, always on the move as if driven by motor
2) Often has difficulty playing quietly, talks excessively
3)Difficulty in sleeping initially but have sound sleep.
4)Difficulty sustaining attention, easily distracted
5)Avoids taking tasks that require close attention
6)Careless mistakes, difficulty in organizing tasks or activities
7)Not able to follow instructions and fails to follow school or home work.
8)GETS COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL QUITE OFTEN AS DOESN’T COMPLETE HER WORK, CONCENTRATION LACKING, DOESN’T RESPOND, IMPULSIVE, HIS MIND IS PREOCCUPIED AND THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE ALWAYS, SLOW PERFORMER.
Please suggest us to solve this problem of my son for which we shall remail ever grateful to you.
My son master Rohan Deghoria of 8 yrs. old is perhaps ADHD problem given hereunder :
1) Constantly running around jumping, always on the move as if driven by motor
2) Often has difficulty playing quietly, talks excessively
3)Difficulty in sleeping initially but have sound sleep.
4)Difficulty sustaining attention, easily distracted
5)Avoids taking tasks that require close attention
6)Careless mistakes, difficulty in organizing tasks or activities
7)Not able to follow instructions and fails to follow school or home work.
8)GETS COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL QUITE OFTEN AS DOESN’T COMPLETE HER WORK, CONCENTRATION LACKING, DOESN’T RESPOND, IMPULSIVE, HIS MIND IS PREOCCUPIED AND THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE ALWAYS, SLOW PERFORMER.
Please suggest us to solve this problem of my son for which we shall remail ever grateful to you.
Thanks & regards,
Boni
Durgapur, WB
My son is 9 year old, diagonised as ADHD,doctor prescribed him Inspiral SR 10 mg, will he be habitual of this medicine.
my son has been diagnosed with mild LD and ADHD. i’ve started him on inspiral sr 10 mg morning and 10 mg afternoon. but i’m afraid of its side effects? pl tell me an alternative medicine in homeopathy.
Dear Sir,
My son is 4years old. always moving around. couldn’t sit for 2mins. Speaks alone. Replying/questioning ability is very poor. attention/concentration is less. Not willing to write. holding pen/pencil loosely. Some Doctors says he has ADHD, some say he has mild Autistic Spectrum Disorder(ASD). Please advice me specific medicine or treatment for my son so that he can sits in class & attentive to what others say.
We are now giving him speech Therapy & Occupational therapy at Vydehi hospital in Bangalore from last one year. He has improved to some extent.
We are looking for suitable school for him. Normal schools are not willing to take him. Kindly guide us as early as possible.
Regards
Ramesh Varna.B
MY CHILD IS VERY HYPERACTIVE. HE IS STUDYING IN III STD. HE GETS COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL QUITE OFTEN AS DOESN’T COMPLETE HIS WORK, CONCENTRATION LACKING, DOESN’T RESPOND, IMPULSIVE, HIS MIND IS PREOCCUPIED AND THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE ALWAYS, SLOW PERFORMER ! ALL SYMPTOMS 0F HYPERACTIVITY(HE CAN REPRODUCE ORALLY BUT NOT IN WRITTING SPEEDLY). ANY REMEDY IN HOMEOPATHY ? OR ANY OTHER WAY OUT BY MEDICINE OR SEEKING A VERY GOOD COUNSELLING CENTRE OR CONCERNED DOCTOR’S DETAILS ?WHAT SHOULD I DO AS A PARENT?WHAT TYPE OF DIET CAN I GIVE?COULD YOU SUGGEST ME ANY MEDICINE
Dear Dr.,
My son is eight years old and having ADHD and very mild learning disablity. We went to Mumbai for the diagnosis and consulted with Drishti Center, after several tests, MRI and sessions it is confirmed. We consulted with Neuro and Pchychologyst also. At present he is taking Inspiral20mg.
We are aware of the side effect of this medicine and want to switch to Homeopathy medication.
We will be greatful to you if you advise a proper homeo medicine. His weight is 29.5kg.
My son is 8years and in 2nd class diagonised as ADHD kid. he is given insprial sr. we are worried with side effects. at the same time we are unable to tolerate his activities now. is homeopathy effective? does homeopathy has medication for this. does it give quick results? dr please help us in this regard.
Dear sir,
My son is 9 yrs old & he is hyperactive
1) he like to watch T.V , playing computer games & running games
2) he is constantly engaged in various activities
3) he is not matured . his behoivior is without maturity with same age group.
4) he likes to shouts & he gets angry very easily
5) he has no mood every day .
6)when he is angry he speaks bad words & does misbehovior
7)he gets complants from schools that he is not concentrating & looking here & there
8)he is careless & want to do everything that we not recommaning
so , DR suggested INSPRIAL 10 MG
pl , reply about side effects of this medicine & how it hepls ?
Pl tell me about any alternative in homeopathy ?— deepak shah
My 12 year old grandson has been diagnosed with ADHD, major depression and psychotic behavior. He is on Concerta, Serdep and Rispedal at the moment. He was hospitalised for 2 and a half weeks. At the private hospital he was exposed to cigarette smoke and junk food. Junk food and cool drinks like coke was readily available. He was also mixing with smokers on the premises. None of the hospital staff who witnessed this on a daily basis did anything to stop this. When he came out of hospital he was okay for a little while. He is still on medication but he still has the depression and mood swings sometimes. This causes him to be very disrepectful towards the family members. He says things to hurt our feelings. He then goes for a walk and when he comes back it is as nothing has happened. His concentration is worse now than before he was on any medication. He has no motivation to go to school or do anything constructive. Can you please advise me on what we should do? We are seriously considering bringing him to India to be hospitalised and treated.I would appreciate your advise. Thank you. Regards
Good day sir …
Im gunalan from malaysia , my daughter is 4years , still not able to speak , she can talk but the language that we not undertsand , wneh we call or ask he do something she can do , she dont want to do eyes contact when talk , when force to say word she can say , we think she is hyperactive cause she can sit at place , recently we consult a doctor she do the audiometric test and say she has hearing problem , what can do t?
please hely me
Hello Dr,
I am very happy to get a trace of a doctor in India who dedicatedly works on managing ADHD. My elder son who is 10 yrs old is diagnosed with ADHD by a Psychiatrist in Mumbai. The Dr had his IQ test and LD Screening done and he was also diagnosed with a mild LD. The outcome of his IQ test was poor comprehension
As per NIMH guidelines, He has all the symptoms of an impulsive child for more than 3 years now. He has one primary symptom of touching or playing with anything and everything in sight.
He was good in his studies (good understanding, practice and results) untill he was 9 and half years old. However, with increasing study content he has gradually developed very few certain symptoms of attention deficit recently like Getting distracted easily, miss details, forget things, difficulty focusing on things, unorgnized, doesnot seem to listen unless spoken repeatedly, become easily confused, struggle to follow instructions. In short a combination of Impulsivity, Inattention and hyperactivity.
The Dr has prescribed Inspiral 10mg SR for morning and 5mg for noon. Apart from a very mild, lingering and infrequent headache there are no sideffects for nearly 45 days now. I should say that there is 15-20% improvement in symptoms. His impulsivity has started reducing.
I was keen to know if we can begin homeopathy as a simultaneous treatment approach keeping in mind primarily the safety aspect followed by outcome. Would be obliged to hear from you
Thanks and Regards
Santosh Sawant
Hello Doctor,
My son has autism and is of 10 yrs. He is under medication and alternate therapies like behaviour modification, speech therapy, sensory integration therapy. Main problem is he doesnt show any interest to learn speech. He is unable to speak even a word. We are taking him for therapies and medication since he is 3yrs old and very much worried for his well being. I would like to take suggestion in this regards. Would be obliged to hear from you.
Thanks and Regards
MY CHILD IS VERY HYPERACTIVE. HE IS STUDYING IN III STD. HE GETS COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL QUITE OFTEN AS DOESN’T COMPLETE HIS WORK, CONCENTRATION LACKING, DOESN’T RESPOND, IMPULSIVE, HIS MIND IS PREOCCUPIED AND THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE ALWAYS, SLOW PERFORMER ! ALL SYMPTOMS 0F HYPERACTIVITY(HE CAN REPRODUCE ORALLY BUT NOT IN WRITTING SPEEDLY). ANY REMEDY IN HOMEOPATHY ? OR ANY OTHER WAY OUT BY MEDICINE OR SEEKING A VERY GOOD COUNSELLING CENTRE OR CONCERNED DOCTOR’S DETAILS ?WHAT SHOULD I DO AS A PARENT?WHAT TYPE OF DIET CAN I GIVE?COULD YOU SUGGEST ME ANY MEDICINE
Sir, My daughter aged 6yrs and 9 moths is diagonesed as ADHD. She is studing in Class I and has problem with studies. Does Maths but is not writing her notes in the Class. Though at home she do write in our presence but at school she writes only sometimes. She does not have any other behaviorial issues. She is very caring and lovable child. We gave her Accepta 10mg on advise of a doctor for around 3 months but she used to feel sleepy inthe class than we have stopped the medicine. Now from last 5 months we haven’t given her any medicines. Do advise us for improvement in this case.
Sir, my daughter have problem with adhd, we are taking treatment in nimh secundrabad, i want help from ur side for homeopathy ,please cooperate sir
thanking you
MY SON IS INATTENTIVE CARELESS AND LITTLE BIT IRRESPONSIBLE IN ALL WORK ASSIGNED TO HIM THREE FOUR YEARS BACK I CONSULTED DR.SHARMA OF HOMOPATHY IN AMBALA MY SON WAS ALONG WITH ME THAT TIME AND HE FELT VERY BAD MY MOTHER WANTS MEDICAL HELP FOR ME AND RAN AWAY FROM THEIR AND AFTER THAT I WAS QUITE NOW HE IS IN ix CLASS I FEEL LOT OF PROBLEMS DUE TO LACK OF CONCENTRATION AND CARELESS ATTITUDE WHATSOEVER YOU WRITTEN IN YOUR ARTICLEOF TRIBUNE ON 10TH MARCH MY CHILD HAS SO MANY SYMPTOMS PLEASE HELP ME SO THAT I SHOULD FEEL LESS BURDENED.
MY SON IS 10yrs OLD, INATTENTIVE CARELESS AND LITTLE BIT IRRESPONSIBLE IN ALL WORK ASSIGNED HE GETS COMPLAINTS FROM SCHOOL QUITE OFTEN AS DOESN’T COMPLETE HIS WORK, CONCENTRATION LACKING, DOESN’T RESPOND, IMPULSIVE, Does Maths but is not writing his notes in the Class. Though at home he do write in our presence but at school he writes only sometimes.please give advice me . i can also meet to you at chandigarh
Hi
My son is now 5 and half years old,and has been diagnosed ADHD.I noticed all the above mentioned symptoms in him from his first year.initially i took it as energetic and active baby but later i came to know about the real reason.He was started giving inspiral 20 ,continuing from past 2 months and prescribed to continue for 6 more months atleast.Now iam afraid to use it for long.I want to know whether its safe if i continue it longer and if yes how long?
well i feel it necessary to mention that hes not showing any side effects but i have a feeling that hes taking things these days very seriously,and going kind of emotional .
hope u will respond me someday.
my son is 7 yrs old he is sufrin from adhd …he is not able to concentrate in study. pls suggest some school in navi mumbai for hyperactive kids…
My son is 7 year old. He is adhd child .I want best treatment for him but till upto now i can’t find a doctor/advisor who help to me to control my adhd child activities.today 4year become of my search.I feel if this condition is being not control and my child will become young that will be happen .I become in tension.please help me to guide properly
My son suffers from ADHD and is also undergoing treatment for seizures.Now he is prescribed with AXEPTA 10mg and INSPIRAL 10mg., He already takes Oxetal600mg., frisium 15mg., and epilan everyday.Please clarify me with the sideeffects and the precautionary measures that has to be taken.
My son is 11 year old studying in Vii class. He is aggressive adamant and lacks concentration. He was quite good in his studies till iv class but afterwards got deterioated and now quite violent never listen properly. Watches too much TV and video games. We find it very difficult to handles being working couple and his strong physique. He appears to be suffereing from ADHD. Iam also mentioning that if he pay little attention he is very sharp. Doctor have prescribed him Inspiral sr 10 mg. I dont have any idea about it . Kindly let me know it side effects. Iam greatful to you if you could kindly suggest homo- medicine or other remedy which you feel is good. i also add that his mother thrash him at a times as he doesnt complete his work. Kindly advice