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Child Having Difficulty In Concentrating On Studies. Is This A Problem?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Sep 2012
Question: Dear Doctor,

My daughter is an active child. I am unable to get her focus on her studies. She needs a lot of attention from my end. I am not too sure If I am able to guide her well as a Mother. Would like to find if she is a normal child and does she have any sort of medical issue, which is leading to such situation in her academics.
Kindly provide your valuable advice

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Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (3 hours later)
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation at right time.

Possible causes of poor focus and interest in studies in your child:
-Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
-Learning disability
-Lack of interest
-Depression and anxiety
-Low Intelligent Quotient (IQ)

She need in person assessment by psychiatrist who can then perform some tests like: ADHD assessment, learning disability assessment and IQ assessment.

Apart from that vitamins deficiency can lead to poor concentration. Cow milk and overnight wet almond help in certain cases.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.

Regards,
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Child Having Difficulty In Concentrating On Studies. Is This A Problem?

Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation at right time.

Possible causes of poor focus and interest in studies in your child:
-Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
-Learning disability
-Lack of interest
-Depression and anxiety
-Low Intelligent Quotient (IQ)

She need in person assessment by psychiatrist who can then perform some tests like: ADHD assessment, learning disability assessment and IQ assessment.

Apart from that vitamins deficiency can lead to poor concentration. Cow milk and overnight wet almond help in certain cases.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.

Regards,