Add And Ocd Diagnosis
Health Encyclopedia: Causes Of Adhd
- Causes of ADHD
- Highlights
- ADHD: The Basics
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
- Complications
Causes
Brain Structures. Research using advanced imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children with ADHD compared to children who do not have ADHD. The areas showing change include:
- The prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is located in the front of the brain. It is thought to be the brain's command center. It regulates the brains ability to block certain responses. Numerous imaging studies have indicated that the prefrontal cortex of the ...
Expert & Community Posts
ADHD and Compulsive Picking at Skin or Pulling out Hair
By Merely Me , Health Expert...written an article about how a person having an ADHD diagnosis can also have other co-existing... Read more »
My elbow hurts, is it arthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...doctor. Your doctor will help you arrive at an accurate diagnosis. An accurate diagnosis is... Read more »
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What You Need to Know
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert...symptoms began at age 25, but didn't receive a proper diagnosis for 10 years. Now, more than two... Read more »
OCD - Statistics on Underdiagnosis and Undertreatment
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...average of 3 to 4 doctors before receiving a correct diagnosis. Why is there such a... Read more »
Myth: ADHd is a New Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...name changes before the medical community settled on Attention Deficit Disorder. Below is an... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD and Mental Health Acronyms
... “504": Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973ADA: Americans with Disabilities ActADD: Attention Deficit Disorder. The “old” term that is now replaced with the current proper term... Read more »Guiding our Bipolar Daughter Through Adolescence
...diagnosed with depression. At age 14, her school performance dropped and extensive testing resulted in an attention deficit disorder diagnosis (ADD). On Sept. 11, 2001, our daughter was 15 years... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
...and concentration as well as difficulties staying awake. The term is not recognized as an official diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association, but some experts believe it represents a... Read more »Schizophrenia: Risk Factors
...schizophrenia rather than a cause. Nevertheless, low income and poverty increases the risk for delayed diagnosis and treatment, and such delays could lead to more severe disease in patients with... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Introduction
...specific stressor. (It worsens with stress, however.)It is very difficult to control worry. For a clear diagnosis of GAD, the specific worries should be differentiated from those that would define... Read more »
Related News
The Benefits of Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
July 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and his or her trusting, personal relationships with local dementia... Read summary »
Detecting Alzheimers Earlier with MRI
June 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than five million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease, but a new automated magnetic resonance imaging... Read summary »
MRI Helps Diagnose Dementia
July 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire). -- Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a framework for the diagnosis of three common neurodegenerative disorders --... Read summary »
Existing Conditions Delay MS Diagnosis
November 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a pre-existing medical condition may mean a delayed diagnosis or increased severity at the time of diagnosis for people... Read summary »
Brain Stimulation Eases OCD Symptoms
November 24, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A brain procedure that has been used to treat Parkinson's disease patients since the 1980s also shows promise for patients with... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ADHDCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
