Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and resistance to thyroid hormone - a new idea?

Article Abstract:

Individuals with resistance to the activity of thyroid hormone may have a higher risk of developing attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder is a condition characterized by restlessness, impulsiveness, aggressiveness and an inability to concentrate. Most patients with this disorder begin to develop symptoms at the age of three or four years old. These children often display different types of disruptive behavior and are accident-prone. They often develop conduct disorders and are learning impaired in school. These problems often have a long-lasting effect persisting into adolescence and adulthood. A research study found that 50% of individuals with generalized resistance to thyroid hormone had attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. Generalized resistance to thyroid hormone is an inherited disorder that can cause mental retardation.

Editorial, Physiological aspects, Thyroid hormones

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Treatment of attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder

Article Abstract:

Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by excessive activity, short attention span and impulsive behavior. It begins in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. It seems to be hereditary but the exact mechanism is not clear. Stimulates such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dextroamphetamine are the safest treatments, with a long history of effectiveness. Other treatments, including non-drug treatments, have not been so successful. Children with other behavioral and social problems could be treated with both drugs and non-drug treatments. However, more research is needed to determine how effective combination treatment is over drug treatment alone.

Care and treatment

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