26 Ağustos 2009 Çarşamba

hyperactivity in children

Its symptoms are often described as nervousness, aggressiveness, impulsive behavior, short attention span, "ants in the pants," and even "bouncing off the wall." And next to child care, it seems to be the most popular topic of discussion whenever parents of toddlers and elementary school children get together. In reality, hyperactivity or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a small percentage of children in the United States. Medical authorities estimate about 5 million children are affected to varying degrees. It begins by the age of seven and is 10 times more common in boys than girls. Because the cause and cure for this condition continue to be elusive, it remains a frustration to parents, physicians, educators, and school counselors, as well as its young victims alike.

Childhood hyperactivity is not a new condition. Accounts of the disorder have been documented in the medical literature as far back as the 1880s. Today, scientists believe that ADHD is probably caused by a combination of certain genetic, environmental, neurological and biochemical factors. Because there is no known cure for this disorder, treatment usually involves multiple approaches, often a combination of medication, psychological intervention and modification of the child's environment.

Dietary modification has sometimes been recommended in treating hyperactivity. Although this approach has received much publicity, scientific evidence does not support a connection between diet and hyperactivity.
source: Food Insight

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