ADHD

These are the common symptoms a child suffers when he or she should be considered to be evaluated for ADD or ADHD

• Distractibility & difficulty with concentration and focus
• Short term memory lapses
• Procrastination
• Tardiness, impulsiveness
• Problem in organizing the ideas and belonging
• Weak planning and execution – symptoms to look for in adults.

Common causes to be linked with this disorder :

• It is a genetic disorder
• Tobacco smoking during pregnancy
• Lead exposure
• Head injury
• Malnutrition

Common triggers : The following when consumed often increases the intensity of the symptoms.

• Artificial colouring - flavouring agents and synthetic preservatives etc.

DSM-IV criteria for ADHD

We make a diagnosis of ADD when 6 or more symptoms of INATTENTIVENESS is observed for 6 months disturbing development

• Poor attention to details or careless mistakes involving school and homework
• Even while playing this is evident
• Does not pay attention to listen when spoken to directly
• Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace
• Poor in organising activities
• Avoids, dislikes or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time example: schoolwork or homework
• Losses toys, school assignments, pencils, books etc
• Is easily distracted
• Forgetful in daily activities

When 6 or more of the following symptoms of HYPERACTIVITY have been present for at least 6 months affecting development.

• Fidgets with hands, feet or squirms in seat
• Gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected
• Running about or climbing on wrong places
• Plays very noisily
• So high on activity as if "Burning candles from both ends"
• Loquacity-talking too much

IMPULSIVENESS

• Starts answering before questions have been finished
• Can not wait for his turn
• Intrudes in others activity

ADHD, COMBINED Type :  When both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months

ADHD Predominantly INATTENTIVE Type : When criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past 6 months

ADHD, Predominantly HYPERACTIVE IMPULSIVE Type : Where Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the past 6 months.

Role of Homeopathy

• Homeopathy can play a complimentary role in treating this disorder.
• There are some Homeopathic remedies which can attend to the constitution of the child and there are remedies which can treat individual symptoms.
• Along with various therapies, giving Homeopathy to the child will definitely be useful, since attending to the constitution will bring about major changes.
• These kids tend to have problems due to various levels of immune deficiencies, resulting in recurrent infections of respiratory system. Example: frequent cough & cold, glue ear etc. We can significantly improve the resistance by employing medicines like Tub Bo, C Nosode etc.
• Often kids with ADHD/ ADD have issues with bowel flora resulting in either constipation or diarrhoea. Homeopathy along with probiotics can significantly improve bowel health.
• The other advantage of Homeopathic treatment is your child receives medicines which are completely safe as it does not have any toxic effect on body or on mind.

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