Mental Health Conditions
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type
Moderate
ICD-10: F90 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ध्यान केंद्रित करने में कठिनाई · தமிழ்: கவனக்குறைவு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಗಮನ ಕೊರತೆ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · తెలుగు: దృష్టి లోపం రుగ్మత · বাংলা: মনোযোগের অভাব · मराठी: लक्ष कमतरता विकार · ગુજરાતી: ધ્યાન ઉણપ વિકાર
About this condition
ADHD is a brain-based condition where a person finds it very hard to pay attention, control impulsive behaviors, or sit still for long periods. It commonly affects children but can continue into adulthood, impacting school performance, work, and relationships. With proper diagnosis and management including behavioral therapy and sometimes medication, people with ADHD can lead successful lives.
Common symptoms
difficulty concentrating
restlessness
impulsiveness
hyperactivity
forgetfulness
easily distracted
fidgeting
When to see a doctor: if symptoms interfere with daily life or schoolwork
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ध्यान केंद्रित करने में कठिनाई · अति सक्रियता विकार · एडीएचडी · बच्चों में चंचलता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கவனக்குறைவு நோய் · அதிக சுறுசுறுப்பு கோளாறு · கவனம் செலுத்த இயலாமை · மன உளைச்சல் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಗಮನ ಕೊರತೆ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ಅತಿಚಟುವಟಿಕೆ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ಗಮನ ಹರಿಸಲು ಕಷ್ಟ · ಎಡಿಎಚ್ಡಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | దృష్టి లోపం రుగ్మత · అతిచురుకుదనం రుగ్మత · ఏఎడిహెచ్డి · శ్రద్ధ లేమి సమస్య |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মনোযোগের অভাব · অতিসক্রিয়তা ব্যাধি · এডিএইচডি · মনোযোগ দিতে অসুবিধা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | लक्ष कमतरता विकार · अतिचंचलता विकार · एडीएचडी · लक्ष केंद्रित न होणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ધ્યાન ઉણપ વિકાર · અતિ સક્રિયતા વિકાર · એડીએચડી · ધ્યાન કેન્દ્રિત કરવામાં મુશ્કેલી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type?
difficulty concentrating, restlessness, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, easily distracted.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms interfere with daily life or schoolwork
Is Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms interfere with daily life or schoolwork.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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