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ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active. 

 

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ADHD

Homoeopathy is very effective in ADHD. It reduces hyperactivity and impulsiveness and improves attention span and concentration. Factors that affect the treatment of ADHD with homoeopathic medicines include the age at which the treatment is started, the intensity (mild, moderate or severe) of the symptoms and individual response of the child towards the medicines. Improvement is seen in cases of ADHD within about two to three months of medication, in most cases. The entire treatment may require to be extended for over a year. homoeopathic treatment for ADHD thereby depends on a number of factors and thus time may vary from case to case.

Homoeopathic medicines are safe and natural, thus homoeopathy provides effective treatment for ADHD without causing harm to the body and dependence on the drugs for a lifelong period.

KNOW YOUR DISEASE

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behaviour. It happens in children and teens and can continue into adulthood.

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children. Boys are more likely to have it than girls. It’s usually spotted during the early school years, when a child begins to have problems paying attention.

Spotting ADHD early, plus having a good treatment and education plan, can help a child or adult with ADHD manage their symptoms well.

The primary features of ADHD include inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behaviour. ADHD symptoms start before age 12, and in some children, they're noticeable as early as 3 years of age. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and they may continue into adulthood.

SYMPTOMS OF ADHD

Symptoms are grouped into three types:

Inattentive. A child with ADHD.

  • Is easily distracted.
  • Doesn't follow directions or finish tasks.
  • Doesn't seem to be listening.
  • Doesn't pay attention and makes careless mistakes.
  • Forgets about daily activities.
  • Has problems organizing daily tasks.
  • Doesn’t like to do things that require sitting still.
  • Often loses things.
  • Tends to daydream.

Hyperactive-impulsive. A child with ADHD.

  • Often squirms, fidgets, or bounces when sitting.
  • Doesn't stay seated.
  • Has trouble playing quietly.
  • Is always moving, such as running or climbing on things. (In teens and adults, this is more often described as restlessness.)
  • Talks excessively.
  • Is always “on the go,” as if “driven by a motor”
  • Has trouble waiting for their turn.
  • Blurts out answers.
  • Interrupts others

Combined. This involves signs of both other types.

ADHD SYMPTOMS IN ADULTS

Symptoms of ADHD may change as a person gets older. They include.

  • Often being late or forgetting things.
  • Anxiety
  • Low self-esteem
  • Problems at work
  • Trouble controlling anger
  • Impulsiveness
  • Substance misuse or addiction
  • Trouble staying organized
  • Procrastination
  • Easily frustrated
  • Often bored
  • Trouble concentrating when reading
  • Mood swings
  • Depression
  • Relationship problems

CAUSES OF ADHD

Scientists are studying cause(s) and risk factors in an effort to find better ways to manage and reduce the chances of a person having ADHD. The cause(s) and risk factors for ADHD are unknown, but current research shows that genetics plays an important role. Recent studies link genetic factors with ADHD.

In addition to genetics, scientists are studying other possible causes and risk factors including.

  • Brain injury
  • Exposure to environmental risks (e.g., lead) during pregnancy or at a young age.
  • Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy.
  • Premature delivery
  • Low birth weight

Research does not support the popularly held views that ADHD is caused by eating too much sugar, watching too much television, parenting, or social and environmental factors such as poverty or family chaos. Of course, many things, including these, might make symptoms worse, especially in certain people. But the evidence is not strong enough to conclude that they are the main causes of ADHD.

Diagnosing ADHD usually includes a checklist for rating ADHD symptoms and taking a history of the child from parents, teachers, and sometimes, the child.

What is the treatment for ADHD?


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In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a combination of behaviour therapy and medication. For preschool-aged children (4-5 years of age) with ADHD, behaviour therapy, particularly training for parents, is recommended as the first line of treatment before medication is tried. What works best can depend on the child and family. Good treatment plans will include close monitoring, follow-ups, and making changes, if needed, along the way.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ADHD can last into adulthood. Some adults have ADHD but have never been diagnosed. The symptoms can cause difficulty at work, at home, or with relationships. Symptoms may look different at older ages, for example, hyperactivity may appear as extreme restlessness. Symptoms can become more severe when the demands of adulthood increase.

ADHD can make life difficult for children. Children with ADHD.

  • Often struggle in the classroom, which can lead to academic failure and judgment by other children and adults.
  • Tend to have more accidents and injuries of all kinds than do children who don't have ADHD.
  • Tend to have poor self-esteem.
  • Are more likely to have trouble interacting with and being accepted by peers and adults.
  • Are at increased risk of alcohol and drug abuse and other delinquent behaviour.

Most healthy children are inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive at one time or another. It's typical for pre-schoolers to have short attention spans and be unable to stick with one activity for long. Even in older children and teenagers, attention span often depends on the level of interest.

The same is true of hyperactivity. Young children are naturally energetic — they often are still full of energy long after they've worn their parents out. In addition, some children just naturally have a higher activity level than others do. Children should never be classified as having ADHD just because they're different from their friends or siblings.

Children who have problems in school but get along well at home or with friends are likely struggling with something other than ADHD. The same is true of children who are hyperactive or inattentive at home, but whose schoolwork and friendships remain unaffected.

Children with ADHD often benefit from behaviour therapy, social skills training, parent skills training and counselling, which may be provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or other mental health professional. Some children with ADHD may also have other conditions such as an anxiety disorder or depression. In these cases, counselling may help both ADHD and the coexisting problem. Examples of therapy include:

  • Behaviour therapy. Teachers and parents can learn behaviour-changing strategies, such as token reward systems and timeouts, for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Social skills training. This can help children learn appropriate social behaviours.
  • Parenting skills training. This can help parents develop ways to understand and guide their child's behaviour.
  • Psychotherapy. This allows older children with ADHD to talk about issues that bother them, explore negative behaviour patterns and learn ways to deal with their symptoms.
  • Family therapy. Family therapy can help parents and siblings deal with the stress of living with someone who has ADHD.

The best results occur when a team approach is used, with teachers, parents, therapists and physicians working together. Educate yourself about ADHD and available services. Work with your child's teachers and refer them to reliable sources of information to support their efforts in the classroom.

AN OUTLOOK ON ADHD – BY DR. SMRITI’S HOMOEOPATHIC HEALING

ADHD is a disorder that affects millions of children. It is related to functioning and behavioural skills. A combination of symptoms like difficulty in concentrating, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour are often indicative of ADHD. Diagnosing ADHD is a complex process because the classic behavioural symptoms of the same are often part of a child’s normal development. In many children (who are not severely affected or only partially fit the evaluation for ADHD) the symptoms may overlap with natural personality traits 

ADHD not only impacts the child or the person but impacts the whole family in concern. Sometimes it becomes very difficult for the whole family to cope with the situation and the disease symptoms. Caring for a child with ADHD can be challenging for the whole family. Parents may be hurt by their child's behaviour, as well as by the way other people respond to it.

Homoeopathy provides a successful treatment for ADHD taking each individual’s whole constitution into consideration and thus provides a safe and natural treatment without causing dependence on drugs and its side effects.