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

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Patient's Query

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?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

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MBBS

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary is a skilled Psychiatrist specializing in andrology, geriatrics, sexology, and general psychiatric care. He focuses on diagnosing and managing mental health conditions, sexual health issues, and age-related psychological concerns. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Choudhary provides personalized care aimed at improving mental well-being, quality of life, and overall health.

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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.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 6, 2014
Reviewed At August 28, 2023

Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary is a skilled Psychiatrist specializing in andrology, geriatrics, sexology, and general psychiatric care. He focuses on diagnosing and managing mental health conditions, sexual health issues, and age-related psychological concerns. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Choudhary provides personalized care aimed at improving mental well-being, quality of life, and overall health.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary is a skilled Psychiatrist specializing in andrology, geriatrics, sexology, and general psychiatric care. He focuses on diagnosing and managing mental health conditions, sexual health issues, and age-related psychological concerns. With a compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Choudhary provides personalized care aimed at improving mental well-being, quality of life, and overall health.

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