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Is It Possible To Have ADD At 60 Years Of Age?
I'm wondering if it is possible to have ADD considering I am 66 years old. I've always had difficulty with concentration, struggled in school and inability to focus. I've compensated for it by applying myself diligently to any task, and in spite of it have a strong work ethic, but nonetheless, it was/is still difficult. I'm also a great procrastinator, always have been. Otherwise, I'm in great health, always have been, take no medications other than a daily vitamin and am 5' 9" and weight 150 lbs. and have yearly checkups. Thank you.
Fri, 3 Jan 2014
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Symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADD) usually start around 5 years of age. Its symptoms persist throughout the life. But with time severity of symptoms decreases.
If at 66 years of age, there is aggravation of symptoms then there is need to rule out neurological problem, thyroid imbalance and vitamins deficiency.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADD) usually start around 5 years of age. Its symptoms persist throughout the life. But with time severity of symptoms decreases.
If at 66 years of age, there is aggravation of symptoms then there is need to rule out neurological problem, thyroid imbalance and vitamins deficiency.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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