What causes hyperactivity and attention issues in a 7-year-old son?

Question

Hello doctor,

My son is 7 years old, and he is hyperactive all the time. He does not eat, sleep, concentrate, and does not sit still. What to do?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

While reading a brief narration about your son, the very first thing that came to my mind was attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although it is very premature to diagnose a child with only three symptoms, at the same time, with available history, it can not be ruled out. Additionally, there are a few conditions that affect children with similar kinds of symptoms. If your child is not able to function in school, at home, or in the playground as expected for his age, then definitely something is abnormal beyond a doubt. At this level, I suggest you educate yourself using the internet about ADHD and re-post a query with a detailed description of the problem.

I will be happy to help you out.

Thanks.