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Suggest Treatment For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Posted on Sat, 26 Aug 2017

Question: I have a grandson who was diagnosed with ADHD. His behavior tells me something different. He is 10 yrs of age. A few days ago, I was out and saw a young man around 19-20 with his parents and he was exhibiting the same behavior, as throwing hands/arms around, twirling like a ballerina, etc. My grandson has a temper and go through rages daily when he doesn't get his way. Both of these boys were hi yellow (parents are not), they look like brothers but were totally strangers. I'm wondering if there are disorders, mentally or physically, that can explain their behavior. I do understand that your reply is only an estimate nature.

Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi yellow? Please explain

Detailed Answer:
hi there

sorry to hear about your current situation.

what do you mean by "hi yellow?"

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a psychiatric condition resulting in inattention and/or hyperactivity or impulsivity. It is typically associated with a combination of low self-esteem, dysfunctional or unstable social relationships, and impaired academic/job performance.

Symptoms include difficulty concentrating, impulsivity, and hyperactivity/overactivity

Diagnosis is made from patient's history and detailing patient's current level of functioning in at least two different settings (e.g., work and home).

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Scott Rebich (3 hours later)

When I said hi yellow, I'm preferring to a very light skinned XXXXXXX XXXXXXX It seems their skin color is a trait because the other young man that I seen in the store looked nearly a twin to my son and I had never seen him before. An example, a mongoloid, there are features that show their similarity. He has rages daily, over a little of nothing, he's frustrated, appears to be negative about everything, but never accept responsibility for his actions, it is always someone else fault.

Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No association with skin color or race

Detailed Answer:
There is a genetic component to ADHD - about 75% of the time it is inherited.

There is no association with race or skin color.

Males tend to have worse symptoms.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana