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Health Conditions
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Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is it?
Documented cases of ADHD can be found as early as the 1930s, but it wasn't until the 1990s that ADHD gained notice as a true psychiatric condition. ADHD, or ADD as it is sometimes called, is defined as "a disorder of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that presents early in life." This condition is thought to be predominately genetic in nature. Most of the patients that are diagnosed with ADHD will have a family history of ADHD or another psychiatric condition. Risk factors play an important role in how this condition develops. Currently there is no cure, but treatment is available to help patients function better in society and in their daily lives.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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