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- What is ADHD?
- Symptoms of ADHD
- Causes of ADHD
- Prevention of ADHD
- Risk factors for ADHD
- Complications of ADHD
- When to see a doctor about ADHD
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- Conventional treatment of ADHD
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ADHD
- Living with ADHD
- Caring for someone with ADHD
When to see a doctor about ADHD
A family doctor should be consulted if a child starts to display any type of behavioural problems consistently and over a period of time, especially when they are not associated with with any upsetting events in the child's life. A family doctor is in the best position to give advice on the types of tests that will be required to help determine a solution to any possible problems.
If though, the child only displays some behavioural problems infrequently, just on certain occasions, then it would be advisable to check their diet (are they getting enough foods high in omega-3 EFA, are they lacking in foods high in zinc or magnesium, are they eating too many foods with artificial additives) first and see if this provides a resolution to the problem.
The information on the alternative- complementary treatment of ADHD should be looked at to determine if any of the simple suggestions there provide a resolution for any behavioural problems. If they do, you could just mention this to your family doctor next time you see him/her to let them know the situation.
A doctor (or other health professional) will usually suggest the simple options first anyway, in order to eliminate any simple reasons for the behavioural problems before ordering the tests for ADHD.
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