Patient's question:
The child was told by the teacher at school that he was restless. At home, he's even more restless, climbing up and down. He's even more restless when he's around other children. His parents took him to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor said he had ADHD and needed treatment.Doctor's answer:
ADHD is a common psychological disorder in childhood. It is characterized by inattention, short attention span, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is not appropriate for age and development level. It is often accompanied by learning difficulties, behavioral disorders, and maladjustment. Social, family, and psychological factors can lead to ADHD. Such as poor social environment or family conditions (family breakdown, economic poverty, crowded housing, poor personality of parents, alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, etc.). This may be the cause of the disease and affect the development and prognosis of the disease process.