10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms With ADD/ADHD
By HealthCentral Editorial Staff

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism can create feelings of sadnes or depression.  People with ADHD can also suffer from these feelings, especially if depression is a co-existing condition.

Hypothyroidism also includes symptoms of inability to concentrate and memory problems.  ADHD also includes the symptom inability to concentrate, and forgetfulness can be mistaken for memory loss.

By HealthCentral Editorial Staff— Last Modified: 03/28/2013, First Published: 05/27/2011