Adhd Risk
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Complications
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
Causes
Brain Structure
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 caudate nucleus and globus pallidus, and the cerebellum.
Brain Chemicals
Abnormal activity of certain brain chemicals in the prefrontal cortex may contribute to ADHD. The chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine are of special interest. Dopamine...
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From Our Experts
ADHD Increases Risk of Depression in Children
A recent study showed that children with ADHD have a higher risk of developing depression or attempting suicide. Parents of children with... Read more »
Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk of ADHD
A recent study showed a link between second hand smoke and the prevalence of ADHD. According to an article on PsychCentral.com, "Secondary... Read more »
Higher Risk of ADHD in People Who Are Ambidextrous
Ambidextrous, or mixed-handed, is the "ability of being equally adept with each hand." [Nationmaster.com Encyclopedia] Those born... Read more »
Adoptees at Higher Risk for ADHD
A new research study, published this month in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, found that adolescents adopted as infants... Read more »
Intrauterine Exposure to Tobacco May Lead to ADHD in Children
Sometimes when discussing ADHD with a child’s parents, parents say something like: “I was the same way when I was that age. Do you... Read more »
From Our Sources
ADHD Issues: What are the risk factors and causes of Attention...
The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »
ADHD and High Risk Behavior
The association between risk taking behavior and ADHD has been the subject of various studies. Partaking in high-risk activities is not included in... Read more »
ADHD and Cardiovascular Risk
Stimulant medication, often prescribed to help relieve the symptoms of ADHD, can sometimes cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure. Patients... Read more »
Substance Abuse in Teens With ADHD
Several studies have shown that teens with ADHD are at a higher risk for substance abuse than their non-ADD counterparts. A study that appeared in... Read more »
ADHD: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »
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