Alia Bhatt is suffering from serious illness since childhood, getting help from daughter Raha, symptoms are not going away even at the age of 31.

What is ADHD?

According to CDC (ref), ADHD is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. Neurodevelopmental refers to something going wrong with the way the brain grows and develops. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention. There may be difficulty in controlling their behavior. They can do anything without thinking or can be extremely active.

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD

It is normal for children to have trouble concentrating and behaving at times. However, in children with ADHD, these symptoms may persist, become severe, and cause difficulties at school, at home, or with friends. Its symptoms may change and even increase over time. Its symptoms may change with time.

difficulty concentrating
easily distracted
difficulty hearing conversations
tendency to forget
difficulty completing tasks
to shout or make noise
talk often
talk quickly
interrupting others

How to manage symptoms of ADHD

For people with ADHD, having a healthy lifestyle in addition to behavior therapy and medication can help manage symptoms.
Healthy eating habits should be developed in such children, such as eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains and including lean proteins in their diet.
Such children should be involved in daily physical activity depending on their age.
One should stay away from TV, computer, phone and other electronics gadgets
Getting enough sleep each night, depending on age

Risk Factors for ADHD

This problem can happen to those children whose parents had this problem.
Exposure to environmental risks (such as lead) during pregnancy or in young children
Alcohol and tobacco consumption during pregnancy
Other factors related to pregnancy
child’s health problems, such as head injuries
mental health of parents
family environment

One in four children suffer from ADHD

ADHD is a childhood disorder but a new study finds that one in four adults (25%) in the US suspect they may have ADHD but have not been diagnosed. A study of 1,000 American adults found that social media videos increased adults’ problems with attention, focus, and anxiety, which can be symptoms of ADHD. What is worrying is that only 13% of people have talked to their doctor about it, which could increase the risk of wrong treatment.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.