LACK OF SPECIALISTS ADHD difficult to diagnose ADHD
April 25, 2011 - It is estimated that about 5% of school-age children suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a psychiatric condition, being a chronic condition persists in some cases in adulthood in people who have suffered during childhood and adolescence.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Milena Velba And Similarmilking
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"ADHD, to be a chronic disorder persists into adulthood. Up to 60% of those who have suffered in childhood and adolescence may hold some isolated symptoms, but only 30% still meet the diagnostic criteria
"ADHD, to be a chronic disorder persists into adulthood. Up to 60% of those who have suffered in childhood and adolescence may hold some isolated symptoms, but only 30% still meet the diagnostic criteria . " He adds that" It is important that this is a disorder that
always begins in childhood therefore not be diagnosed in someone who had no clear symptoms at this stage. " main symptoms presented by affected are the inability to sustain attention on a task for a minimum of time, anxiety, impulsivity, the faulty concept of time and precipitation in responses. However, although it is a condition that can have important consequences , ranging from school failure in childhood, and labor difficulties in adulthood, to become the power source social difficulties (most likely to use drugs and traffic accidents, for example), and has a high prevalence in children, is marked by a great social stigma, as determined by the ignorance of the population, lack specialized professionals, delays and errors in diagnosis and lack of prevention programs " Says Dr. Arango.
Early detection is key in this disease, as "improves outcome and prognosis and, more importantly, improves Child Life and Family ", stresses Dr. Arango, adding that" although the first symptoms can manifest in children aged 4 or 5 years and even before, not until about seven when Parents often consult a doctor ". However, despite its importance, There is still very significant percentage of children and adults who are not diagnosed and, therefore, are deprived of receiving the appropriate treatment, the risks involved.
. Dr. Arango warns that "we need more psychiatrists specializing in children and adolescents. And, diagnose and treat them well requires the physician to be well trained and have knowledge and experience, plus a total dedication to the child psychiatry
".
"The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a complex and extensive that it requires a dedicated doctor. One of the greatest shortcomings of English medicine has been the absence of the specialty of child psychiatry " , concludes Dr. Arango. SOURCES:
English Society of Psychiatry, English Society of Biological Psychiatry and English Foundation of Psychiatry and Mental Health http://www.webconsultas.com/hiperactividad/la-falta-de-especialistas -makes-the-diagnosis-of-ADHD-3342
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