Brief Answer: Possibilty Of Attention deficit hyperactive disore Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear XXXX From the short description given about your cousin son, he appears to be suffering from Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder. The diagnosis is based on other behavioural manifestation which have been present for more than 6 months. These include INATTENTIVE BEHAVIOR 1. Early distraction by external stimulus 2. Often makes careless mistakes in school work or other activities 3. Often has difficulty in sustaining attention in task or play 4. Often forgetful in daily activities 5. Does not seem to listen to what is being said to him 6. Often fails to finish schoolwork 7. Daydreams HYPERACTIVE BEHAVIOR 1. Runs or climbs excessively in situations where it is inappropriate 2. Fidgets with hands and feet 3. Talks nonstop 4. Has trouble sitting still during dinner, school or story time 5. Difficulty in doing quite task IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR 1. Has difficulty awaiting turns in games or group situations 2. Blurts out answers to questions 3. Often interrupts conversation of others If many of these criteria are there it clinches the diagnoses. I would suggest you to consult with your Pediatrician for further clinical assessment and management. In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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