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The Role of the Primary Care Physician in ADHD Management

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ADHD has drawn the public’s attention over the past 3 decades. Research around this condition with respect to elements such as etiology, prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment, intensified in the last decade and several breakthroughs have been made. The role of the primary care physician in ADHD was defined during the same period as well as the realization that the condition is not confined to childhood. Public Perceptions ADHD (Attention Hyperactivity Disorder) has wide ranging symptoms at the core of which you find hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. The diagnosis still meets with opposition in some quarters that regard it as nothing short of controversial. In some quarters, the condition is still regarded as nothing more than a common neurobehavioral disorder. The condition also faces a high level of stigmatization which unfortunately sometimes spills over into the medical fraternity. This is why CME for pediatricians, primary care givers, and other medical professionals has...

ADHD in Adults and the Benefit of ADHD Professional Screeners

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A lot of adults living with ADHD are unaware of their condition and can really benefit from ADHD professional screeners . This gives rise to a very frustrating situation where one has to deal with a condition that can disrupt every aspect of life and yet not be aware of its presence or what it really entails. Statics have shown that a massive 90% of adults that suffer from this condition are undiagnosed and untreated. This discovery has raised the need to draw public attention to this condition that was previously thought to affect children and disappear as they grow. What is ADHD? ADHD is an acronym for Attention deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which is a condition that affects children and teenagers mostly. It is now known to continue into adulthood in some cases. In children, the symptoms manifest themselves in three categories which are inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. The child is: • Distracted easily, fidgets, squirms, and bounces. • Fails to follow directions or co...

Who Needs Primary Care Providers of ADHD in Adults?

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Although ADHD is now understood by more people than before, few realize that this condition sometimes persists into adulthood. People naturally associate ADHD with a child that finds it hard to sit still and keeps fidgeting all the time, but it has been discovered that thousands of adults struggle with the same condition and few ever get the help that they so seriously need. Primary Care Providers of ADHD in Adults are available if you search on the internet which is a reliable information resource base for the modern era. All the specialist care providers have an online presence from where you can get as much information as possible with regards to their services and more. What is ADHD? ADHD is an acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which is a condition that has normally been associated with children that have a difficult time getting a grip on themselves in one way or the other. The fact that made it difficult to spot in the adult population for such a long time is...

How Find a Primary Care Physician for ADHD in adults?

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A condition which is often genetically transmitted, ADHD is characterized by restlessness, impulsivity and hyperactivity. These symptoms are usually present since childhood days, and the intensity is much higher than an average person. However, sometimes, it becomes difficult to find out these symptoms during your childhood years, which ultimately results in ADHD in adults. Although, ADHD in adults can be treated easily, it is important to find a reputed and experienced primary care physician because the procedure of child and adult care is different and anyone a child physician cannot necessarily treat an adult with this disorder. This is because the symptoms of both a child and an adult are different. A child suffering from this syndrome may be extremely hyperactive, unable to sit even for a second. ON the other hand, an adult may feel restlessness, chronic boredom and constant requirement from stipulation. Considering these differences in mind, it is important for a doctor treating ...

Top 5 Signs of ADHD in Adults - Hidden Ailment

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Attention deficit hyperactive disorder as a disease bites away at the emotional and social core of an individual suffering from this dreaded ailment. It is not one of those diseases that will announce its arrival in the form of prominent symptoms. Rather, it harms the cognitive and sociological abilities of a person very subtly, so that by the time there is even a semblance of its presence, the sufferer is well entrapped by ADHD’s claws. It has been difficult to get the medical fraternity recognize ADHD as a disease and frankly, the fight is not yet over. The top 5 signs of ADHD in adults are similar to, or same as the characteristic traits found in so-called “bums” or lazy and unproductive members of the society.   The fact, however, that differentiates the patients from them is that they, sadly, do not choose their lifestyle. The top 5 signs are Hyperactivity Retention problem Procrastinating tendencies Awkward social behavior Complete inability to manage time Apart fr...

What is the importance of online courses for ADHD?

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ADHD is a neurological condition where the disease is hard to recognize and often the children suffering from ADHD are prone to face a long lasting consequence due to this disease. The disease requires proper identification and treatment otherwise, it can hamper the development and growth of a child. A child who suffers from this disease is hard to identify, as people, parents, teachers, often think and mistake the child as to be a hyperactive child, and the child grows to become an adult, and suffers a lot from its problem. It is a common problem where it can occur in children who are suffering from autism or dyslexia, dyspraxia, behavioral disorders, and other similar problems. It is a treatable disease, but identification of the disease is very important. Once the disease is identified, then it will become very easy to save a child from future sufferings. Online course for ADHD is there for those who are interested to know the details of this disease. Significance Identification of ...

10 problems that an ADHD victim has to face

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If you think that a kid who cannot sit and concentrate on things is rowdy or undisciplined then, you might have a strong misconception regarding your thinking. This is because there are certain kids who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , or ADHD. It is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. If an adult is a victim of ADHD, symptoms of it must have been present since childhood. When we talk about the causes of ADHD, the experts have not been able to conclude what are the exact causes; however, they say that genes may play an important and major part in who develops attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These symptoms of ADHD include forgetfulness and excessive daydreaming, as well as an inability to sit still, or constant fidgeting with objects. People who suffer from this have to face a lot of problems. Some of them are listed below: 10 Problems in Adult ADHD: We will discuss that what all problems a person...