Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of school-age children. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it, though it’s not yet understood why.<\/p>\n
Kids with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They may understand what’s expected of them but have trouble following through because they can’t sit still, pay attention, or focus on\u00a0details.<\/p>\n
Symptoms of ADHD<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Inattention<\/strong>\u00a0e.g. does not seem to listen when spoken to,\u00a0has difficulty sustaining attention on tasks or play activities,\u00a0is forgetful in daily activities. etc<\/p>\n Impulsivity<\/strong>\u00a0e.g. has difficulty waiting for their turn,\u00a0blurts out answers before the questions have been completed,\u00a0interrupts or intrudes on others etc<\/p>\n Hyperactivity<\/strong>\u00a0e.g. fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat,\u00a0talks excessively, is \u201con the go\u201d or often acts as if \u201cdriven by a motor\u201d.<\/p>\n If a child has the above mentioned symptoms present for more than 6 months, symptoms onset before the age of 7 & the behavior of child is results in significant handicap in academic, occupational & social functioning, then the child might have ADHD. In that case it\u2019s better to consult a development pediatrician & get the child diagnosed. ADHD can be diagnosed by DSM-IV or DSM-5 or by ICD-10 criterion.<\/p>\n How to Manage the ADHD in a child <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Does any specific diet help? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Diet probably does not cause Attention Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but a change in diet may help in some cases, but not in all cases. If you notice that an ingredient or food makes your child’s symptoms worse, take a note of it and discuss this further with your doctor or a dietician. Some doctors advise that reduction in sugar & processed food also helps in keeping the hyperactivity down.<\/p>\n It is recommended that all people with Attention Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have at least a normal healthy balanced diet, and also do some regular exercise \/ workout.<\/p>\n Shalu Sharma Rathod<\/strong><\/p>\n EECE Expert, ProEves<\/p>\n Image –\u00a0Medicwiz<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of school-age children….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2307,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n\n