Patient's question:
Twins are very naughty. They are seven years old and in the first grade of primary school. They are usually restless, can't sit still in class, and can't concentrate when doing homework, but they are very focused when watching TV and playing games. Is this ADHD?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child's current condition cannot be ruled out as ADHD. ADHD is also known as mild brain dysfunction or mild brain injury. There may be two causes of ADHD in children. Internal factors include the role of genetics—because scholars have found that relatives of children with ADHD have more cases than other families. Some children may have had intrauterine infections, hypoxia, asphyxia, etc. during birth or while their mothers were pregnant, which may lead to brain damage. There are many external factors: poor parent relationships, learning difficulties, or excessive academic pressure can reduce the brain's regulatory function and promote the occurrence and persistence of ADHD. Children born via cesarean section are more prone to ADHD. Postnatal overnutrition can also cause ADHD and other reasons related to lead poisoning. The specific cause of ADHD is still unclear.