Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal (stirred up or excited), increased
Restlessness
Agitation can come on suddenly or over time. It can last for just a few minutes, or for weeks and even months. Pain, stress, and
Agitation by itself may not be a sign of a health problem. However, if other symptoms occur, it can be a sign of disease.
When agitation lasts for hours and there is a...
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ADHD and depression would seem to be the exact opposites. ADHD is known for hyperactivity, excitability and impulsive behavior. Depression... Read more »
When a child comes to a doctor's office with problems with attention, whether it's due to ADHD or something else, usually the child has had... Read more »
A recent study showed that children with ADHD have a higher risk of developing depression or attempting suicide. Parents of children with... Read more »
What would you say if there was one thing you could do that would help to improve symptoms of ADHD: decrease impulsivity, increase... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following... Read more »
ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present. Diagnosis is determined... Read more »
Health Canada is revising the labels and prescribing information for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs to include warnings about... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »