What factors cause ADHD?

Patient's question:

What factors can trigger ADHD in children? Children who are very active in daily life go to the hospital for check-ups and are told that they have ADHD. What factors can trigger ADHD in children?

Doctor's answer:

Hello! The factors that lead to ADHD in children include:
1. Neurophysiological factors refer to many studies showing that ADHD may be caused by delayed development of the central nervous system or insufficient cortical arousal. This is one of the reasons for ADHD in children.
2. Social psychological factors also include social environmental factors and social cultural factors, which can cause ADHD in children, such as: lead poisoning can cause the disease; poor family habits and educational methods can also constitute excessive stimulation to the child's brain development, making it very easy to cause brain dysfunction. These are also reasons for ADHD.
3. The genetic factors that cause ADHD in children are that the prevalence of diseases or other mental illnesses in the parents, siblings, and relatives of ADHD children is significantly higher than in the control group. ADHD has a serious impact on the lives and studies of children.

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