Patient's question:
My twin sons are very mischievous. They are seven years old and in the first grade of primary school. They are usually restless and can't sit still in class or focus on their homework, but they are very attentive when watching TV or playing games. Is this a sign of ADHD?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child's current condition cannot be ruled out as ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), which is also known as mild brain dysfunction or mild brain injury. There may be two reasons for ADHD in children. Internal factors include the role of genetics—because scholars have found that relatives of children with ADHD have a higher prevalence of the condition compared to other families. Some children may have experienced intrauterine infections, hypoxia, or asphyxiation during birth or while their mothers were pregnant, which could lead to brain damage. There are also many external factors: poor parent-child relationships, learning difficulties, or excessive academic pressure can impair brain regulation and promote the occurrence and persistence of ADHD. Children born via cesarean section are more prone to ADHD, and postnatal overnutrition can also cause ADHD and other reasons related to lead poisoning. The specific cause of ADHD is still unclear.