ReviewCureus2023
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Causes and Diagnosis in Adults: A Review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Safety and efficacy of dasotraline for patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 1594 patients including GRADE qualifications.Psychopharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- Posterior spinal fusion outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): ADHD subtype makes a difference.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Bullying in School Settings: A Narrative Review of Implications for Prevention and Intervention Strategies.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Aquatic Exercise as a Complementary Intervention for Cognitive, Behavioral, Motor, and Functional Outcomes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Unraveling Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Etiology: Current Challenges and Future Directions in Treatment.NeuroSci · 2025Review
- Impact of embryo transfer strategies on children health outcomes: a retrospective national cohort study in Taiwan.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Cognitive stimulation in socioeconomically disadvantaged children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a case series.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
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Abstract
This article focuses on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in males of the adult age group, exploring its causes and diagnosis. ADHD is commonly identified in children and teenagers, often leading to academic difficulties. Diagnosing adult ADHD involves evaluating recent symptoms, assessing childhood history, examining functional impairment, obtaining developmental and mental health backgrounds, and ruling out other psychiatric conditions. The diagnostic assessment primarily relies on patient interviews, though input from family members and other sources can be valuable. Men and women show differences in ADHD symptoms and associated neurological conditions, with males more frequently diagnosed with ADHD. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are signs of ADHD. The difficulties in identifying adult ADHD and separating it from behavioural problems are covered in the essay. It also explores the various symptoms of ADHD in children and adults and their impact on daily life. The causes of ADHD involve abnormalities in brain structure and function, as well as genetic factors. Treatment options for adult ADHD encompass medication, education, skill training, and psychological counselling. While medications can help manage symptoms, they do not provide a cure. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a healthy lifestyle alongside therapy and medication to manage ADHD symptoms effectively.
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