ADHD: Reviewing the Causes and Evaluating Solutions.

ABSTRACT: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which patients present inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The etiology of this condition is diverse, including environmental factors and the presence of variants of some genes. However, a great diversity exists among patients regarding the presence of these ADHD-associated factors. Moreover, there are variations in the reported neurophysiological correlates of ADHD. ADHD is often treated pharmacologically, producing an improvement in symptomatology, albeit there are patients who are refractory to the main pharmacological treatments or present side effects to these drugs, highlighting the importance of developing other therapeutic options. Different non-pharmacological treatments are in this review

SUBMITTER: Nunez-Jaramillo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7999417 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature