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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 lasting. 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.
Dear Sir,
My son, who is now 16 years of age, has the following problems,
1) Does not listen attentively.
2) Has problem remembering the instructions given to him.
3) Keeps forgetting.
4) While communicating face to face, does not understand what is said. Asks for repeating the instructions.
5) Difficulty in reading books.
Please, suggest a remedy for this problem.
Thanking You,
Mukhtar B.
Dear Dr,
We have our 11 year old daughter on 54mg Concerta and 5mg Serdep for the treatment of HDHD and anxiety. We are extremely worried about increasing the medication as it does not seem to be effective in periods of exams and more stressful periods. We do not want to loose our daughter and that side of her personality (the full of life side) that makes her special.
Your article gave us hope that there is an alternative to the normal detrimental medicine road that we are now on. Please help.
Regards
SP du Toit from South Africa
my 5yrs daughter with ADHD .box for prescribe RisdoneMT .5 & attentrol 5mg 1/2 .is it necessary to start the medicine for my child and if started how long it will be continue?
R/Sir,
My son Ashutosh Srivastava is suffering from ADHD,LD in a C/O Mild MR.Psychatrist advised him,
T.INSPARAL(5 mg)
T.ZISPER MD(1 mg)
T. BEXOL-DT(2 mg)
All these drugs are nerves simulators.I am worried whether I should start the medicine or not as these drugs have side effects also. Please help me and if there is any Homeopathic remedy for this, kindly let me know.
R P Srivastava
Sky Scraper,Flat No -40,20 th floor, Mumbai Central,Mumbai-8
Sir please please help me .my son is of 6 years and 11months he is suffering from ADHD and getting impossible to handle him .giving him inspira10sr.sujuest me what to do?
sir my son is 10years old all the points that you are meshened is hyperactivity and impulsivity and I attentiveness all the points is correct he has all that problems please help me sir for my son
Dear sir,
My son is 7 years old. He has following problems , please advice me how to guide himself or solutions.
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
My son needs help,his going to turn 4 and he cant talk he cant stay still
my child is diagnosed with adhd and i am giving him inspiral sr 10mg twice a day, but his weight and appetite is very low, i am not able to decide am i doing right by giving right or not by giving him medicines
My son has adhd he’s 15 years old. Giving him iodine will that help the brain
Hello Doctor,
My son has this ADHD. Incidentally both my wife and myself take medicine for anxiety. Can this be cure. Though I am aware of it in my son with my own inability to cope and lack of patience is aggravating the problem. Could you please let me know whether there is any solution.
Thanks and Regards,
Rajesh
dear dr. sharma, my daughter, is 5 and in1st class. wen,she waz in,playschool, she used to write everything but after k.g dont,know wats wrong i can see all d symptoms in,her. her brsinworks gud but srudy matter she doesnt concentrate. pls help
Hello….my 5 yr old daughtr is diagnosed wid ADHD and she is prescribed with axepta n segadon i hve noticed a vry effective chnge in her aftr strting medicines bt she nw sleeps more den she sleep earlier is dis a side effect or dis sleeping cause any prblm to her…..?
my son is doing some activities, if he sit in a place he is doing some jurk in his stomach, when he go for playing it will not show, what will we do.. he was not interested in studies his name is krishnaprakash and he is now in 2nd std in pattom kendriyavidyalaya..pls one dr.suggest apexta medicine …which one is good
Dear Sir,
My son is 4.6 years old and has delayed speech, he is hyperactive too. Need your advice.
Regards
My son is 30months old i feel he is suffering from ADHD i can see all the above symptom in him .i am really worried. Which doctor should i consult.
what is the homeopathy procedure
Dear doctor ji
Very good evening.
My father 72year of is having multiple lacunar infracts in bilateral external capsule and has lost memory. Kindly do suggest some homoeopathic medicine for relief and rest recovery
Pls contact
Sir, my son have ADHD symptoms. Please suggest how we can get appointment of yours.