What are the causes of childhood ADHD?

Patient's question:

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All trace elements checked are normal, but from everyday behavior, it can be seen that the child is like one with ADHD.

Doctor's answer:

The cause of this disease is unclear. Some believe it may be related to mild brain damage before and after birth, while others suggest it could be associated with genetics or metabolism. The onset of the condition is linked to damage in neurodevelopment, perinatal nutrition, the psychological and emotional state of the mother during pregnancy, intrauterine hypoxia, difficult labor and asphyxia, drug and toxic substance poisoning, among other factors. Another genetic predisposition is if the parents had ADHD during childhood, which increases the risk for their children. Biochemical metabolic disorders can also trigger the onset of this condition. In recent years, it has been found that air pollution, food additives, lead poisoning, and harmful oxides are also contributing factors to the rising incidence of ADHD. Negative social, family, and psychological factors, such as complex family relationships, single-parent households, extreme poverty, crowded living conditions, inharmonious parent personalities, and other psychological disorders, can all serve as triggers for this condition. In summary, ADHD is a syndrome caused by a combination of multiple biological, psychological, and environmental factors.

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