Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults.
Introduction: The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the world is estimated at about 5%. Among adults, it occurs with a frequency of 2.5%. This syndrome can significantly impair functioning in various areas of life. There is a treatment to reduce the symptoms. Aim of...
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Introduction: The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the world is estimated at about 5%. Among adults, it occurs with a frequency of 2.5%. This syndrome can significantly impair functioning in various areas of life. There is a treatment to reduce the symptoms.
Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to collect and analyze publications on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy, taking into account the differences among children and adults.
Material and methods: We reviewed the literature available in the PubMed database using the keywords: "ADHD"; "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"; '' ADHD diagnosis', ''ADHD therapy'; ‘’ADHD drug therapy’, ‘’Methylphenidate’, ‘’Atomoxetine”
Results: The clinical presentation of the disorder changes over the years. The main symptoms among children are related to inattention and impulsiveness, while among adults, hyperactivity can turn into a feeling of inner fear. Among children, frequent accompanying disorders are behavioral and oppositional-defiant disorders, and among adults, sleep disorders, personality, mood and anxiety disorders. ADHD treatment is based on a multimodal approach that uses cognitive behavioral therapy and effective stimulants (methylphenidate) and non-stimulants (atomoxetine) among children and adults.
Conclusions: There are differences in symptoms, comorbidities and diagnosis of ADHD among children and adults. Pharmacotherapy is carried out using the same drugs that are safe and effective. Diagnosis of the disorder and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological help are important due to the risk of increased mortality in patients.
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| spelling | doaj.art-be8efc3f8a13483c9cb3c01f17bd582a2023-08-11T10:48:07ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062023-08-0137110.12775/JEHS.2023.37.01.012Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults.Agata Surowiec0Katarzyna Dobko1Gabriela Frącz2Agata Glac3Klaudia Kuliga4Kinga Musz5Natalia SejnowskaAgnieszka Socha6Kinga Śnieżek7Anna Zając8Uniwersytet RzeszowskiCentrum Medyczne w Łańcucie Sp. z o.o. ul. Ignacego Paderewskiego 5, 37-100 ŁańcutSamodzielny Publiczny Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej Nr 1 w Rzeszowie ul. Rycerska 4, 35-241 RzeszówKolegium Nauk Medycznych, Uniwersytet Rzeszowski al. Tadeusza Rejtana 16c, 35-310 RzeszówCentrum Medyczne w Łańcucie Sp. z o.o. ul. Ignacego Paderewskiego 5, 37-100 ŁańcutCentrum Medyczne w Łańcucie Sp. z o.o. ul. Ignacego Paderewskiego 5, 37-100 ŁańcutSamodzielny Publiczny Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej Nr 1 w Rzeszowie ul. Rycerska 4, 35-241 RzeszówSzpital Specjalistyczny im. J. Dietla w Krakowie ul. Skarbowa 1, 31-121 KrakówUniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny im. Fryderyka Chopina w Rzeszowie ul. Fryderyka Szopena 2, 35-055 Rzeszów Introduction: The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the world is estimated at about 5%. Among adults, it occurs with a frequency of 2.5%. This syndrome can significantly impair functioning in various areas of life. There is a treatment to reduce the symptoms. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to collect and analyze publications on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy, taking into account the differences among children and adults. Material and methods: We reviewed the literature available in the PubMed database using the keywords: "ADHD"; "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"; '' ADHD diagnosis', ''ADHD therapy'; ‘’ADHD drug therapy’, ‘’Methylphenidate’, ‘’Atomoxetine” Results: The clinical presentation of the disorder changes over the years. The main symptoms among children are related to inattention and impulsiveness, while among adults, hyperactivity can turn into a feeling of inner fear. Among children, frequent accompanying disorders are behavioral and oppositional-defiant disorders, and among adults, sleep disorders, personality, mood and anxiety disorders. ADHD treatment is based on a multimodal approach that uses cognitive behavioral therapy and effective stimulants (methylphenidate) and non-stimulants (atomoxetine) among children and adults. Conclusions: There are differences in symptoms, comorbidities and diagnosis of ADHD among children and adults. Pharmacotherapy is carried out using the same drugs that are safe and effective. Diagnosis of the disorder and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological help are important due to the risk of increased mortality in patients. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/44870attention deficit hyperactivityADHDmethylphenidateADHD diagnosticADHD treatmentatomoxetine |
| spellingShingle | Agata Surowiec Katarzyna Dobko Gabriela Frącz Agata Glac Klaudia Kuliga Kinga Musz Natalia Sejnowska Agnieszka Socha Kinga Śnieżek Anna Zając Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults. Journal of Education, Health and Sport attention deficit hyperactivity ADHD methylphenidate ADHD diagnostic ADHD treatment atomoxetine |
| title | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults. |
| title_full | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults. |
| title_fullStr | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults. |
| title_short | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis and therapy among children and adults. |
| title_sort | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms diagnosis and therapy among children and adults |
| topic | attention deficit hyperactivity ADHD methylphenidate ADHD diagnostic ADHD treatment atomoxetine |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/44870 |
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