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The condition known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder makes it hard for those affected to maintain attention when they are carrying out different tasks. There are numerous problems that are brought by the symptoms. Some of these problems include unstable relationships, low self esteem and poor performance at school. For most people, the condition starts during early childhood but mostly gets diagnosed later. For patients of ADHD Dallas offers many treatment options. These include among others using stimulants and several other medications.

There are a number of symptoms of the disease. These include restlessness, disorganization, hot tempers, frequent mood swings and trouble coping with stress. There are those that will have a low tolerance to frustration, impulsivity and difficulty completing tasks. Most of the people with this condition do not know that they have it. They will just find it hard completing daily tasks. Their inability to control impulses will vary from outbursts of anger, mood swings to getting annoyed when driving in traffic or impatience waiting in line.

Grown up persons with this condition definitely had it as children, only that there was no diagnosis at the time. For some individuals, the symptoms will reduce over time as they age. Others however will find that the symptoms do not just reduce, they become worse. The most important thing however is to know the actual symptoms so that diagnosis is done early. Though there are various conditions that may have similar symptoms to ADHD, even these would need to be treated.

In the event that impulsive behavior, hyperactivity or inattention constantly disrupts your life, then it is time to talk to the doctor of the possibility of having this condition. The signs may be similar to those of other health conditions. Thus one may still need to undergo treatment.

What causes this condition is still mysterious in a way. There are however factors that are contributory to it, including genetics. This is because it has been known to affect members of the same family. There are also links with environmental factors. Some factors that are known to increase the probability of infection include kids that are born before the right time, mothers that take drugs and those that smoke or drink alcohol.

ADHD does not lead to any other developmental or psychological conditions. There however are many disorders that can concurrently occur with it. For example, the affected will most likely suffer from learning disability whereby they score low marks in school. Furthermore, they could suffer from anxiety disorders which cause them to worry too much and experience overwhelming nervousness.

The most widely used forms of treatment are medications and counseling or both. Using a combination of both will give the best outcomes. The use of stimulants is the most prominent treatment option. These boost and balance neurotransmitter levels. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that are found in the brain. Antidepressants may also be used, just that they act more slowly.

Alternative medicine may also be prescribed, though these have not been certified to relieve symptoms. Before they are used, one should talk with their doctor to determine the risks and possible benefits. An example of medicine in this group is herbal supplements.