Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity: Introduction
Hyperactivity: Excessive action and lack of control.
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See detailed information below for a list of 222
causes of Hyperactivity, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Hyperactivity:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Hyperactivity.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Causes of Types of Hyperactivity:
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Hyperactivity: Symptom Checker
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Hyperactivity Treatments
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Hyperactivity
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Diagnostic Guides for Hyperactivity
Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Agitation
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Agitation
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Agitation
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Agitation
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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Hyperactivity: Self Assessment Tools
Hyperactivity: Medical Mistakes
Hyperactivity: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Hyperactivity
Rare epilepsy misdiagnosed as ADHD: The less common disorder of temporal lobe epilepsy
is a type of epilepsy without physical seizures.
Some patients suffer...read more »
Various conditions misdiagnosed as ADHD: The hyperactivity type symptoms that are often diagnosed
as ADHD, can also be caused by a number of physical conditions,
as reported in the book A Dose of Sanity.
Some...read more »
ADHD diagnosis overlooked hidden nutritional disorder: The book "A Dose of Sanity" reports on a case of a boy
diagnosed with ADHD and receiving...read more »
Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who
had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness
because he suffered from sudden inability to...read more »
Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for
a patient to show mental decline to dementia.
Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions,
such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease,
it can also occur...read more »
ADHD under-diagnosed in adults: Although the over-diagnoses of ADHD
in children is a well-known controversy, the reverse side related to adults.
Some adults can remain undiagnosed, and indeed the condition...read more »
Bipolar disorder misdiagosed as various conditions by primary physicians: Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder)
often fails to be diagnosed correctly by primary care physicians.
Many patients with bipolar seek...read more »
Eating disorders under-diagnosed in men: The typical patient with
an eating disorder is female.
The result is that men with eating disorders often fail to...read more »
Depression undiagnosed in teenagers: Serious bouts of depression can be
undiagnosed in teenagers.
The "normal" moodiness of teenagers can cause severe medical depression
to be overlooked.
See misdiagnosis of depression...read more »
Undiagnosed anxiety disorders related to depression: Patients with depression (see symptoms of depression)
may also have undiagnosed anxiety disorders (see symptoms of anxiety disorders).
Failure to diagnose these anxiety...read more »
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Hyperactivity: Related Rare Diseases
Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
Diagnostic tests for Hyperactivity:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Hyperactivity. Some of these are listed below :
- Blood tests
- Neurodevelopment assessment
- Is an important part of the evaluation of children who are thought to be "hyperactive" in order to exclude developmental weaknesses
- more tests...»
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diagnostic tests for Hyperactivity
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Hyperactivity.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long has hyperactive behavior been a problem? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- What is the age of the person with hyperactive behavior? - causes of hyperactive behavior vary with age. Note however, that normal young children are often very active with short attention spans e.g. most parents of 2 year old children become exhausted by the activity level, try to adjust to the frequent changes of activity and modify their houses and vigilance to cope with the impulsiveness.
- Childhood disorders or disabilities? - e.g. alcohol fetal syndrome, autism, microcephaly, brain damage, attention deficit disorder, hearing impairment, vision impairment, learning disability.
- Family and environmental factors? - e.g. risk factors for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorders in children include disrupted childhood care; socially disadvantaged; lack of warm caring family; family violence (physical or sexual abuse); antisocial peer group exposure.
- Past medical history? - e.g. hyperthyroidism, brain damage.
- more questions...»
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Hyperactivity) may include:
- Learning disability? - A number of children have problems in focusing attention and maintaining concentration. In addition, many are described as being overactive, fidgety, impulsive and distractible. All of these behaviors may contribute to problems in learning in the classroom, as well as social problems. Conversely children with learning disorders may tend to have increasing difficulty with peer relations, tend to withdraw from social situations, or exhibit acting out, hyperactive and difficult behavior.
- Hearing deficits? - probably the largest group of children with hyperactive behaviors and with problems with concentration and attention are secondary to hearing deficits.
- Symptoms of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? - e.g. impulsive over activity, irritability, poor concentration and school learning problems.
- Symptoms of lead poisoning? - e.g. reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, blue line on the gums, constipation, abdominal cramps and agitated hyperactive behavior. In severe cases it may cause eventual seizures and impaired consciousness.
- Symptoms of Bipolar disorder? - e.g. episodes of depression (often psychotic in intensity) and at other times episodes of psychotic excitement (mania or hypomania). Symptoms of psychotic excitement may include elevation of mood, hyperactivity, grandiose ideas, irritability, disinhibition (which affects social, sexual and financial behavior), rapid speech and racing thought, delusions (persecutory or grandiose) and sometimes hallucinations.
- more symptoms...»
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listings)
Home Diagnostic Testing and Hyperactivity
Home medical tests possibly related to Hyperactivity:
- Child Behavior: Home Testing
- Mental Health (Adults): Home Testing
- Home Drug Tests
- Smoking-Related Disorders: Home Testing:
- Mental Health: Home Testing:
- Brain & Neurological Disorders: Related Home Testing:
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Stories from Users for Hyperactivity
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Videos for Hyperactivity
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Medications or substances causing Hyperactivity:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Hyperactivity as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Hyperactivity
Definitions of Hyperactivity:
Hyperactivity: (1) SYN: superactivity. (2) General restlessness or excessive movement such as that characterizing children with attention deficit disorder or hyperkinesis.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Organs affected by Hyperactivity:
The list of organs typically affected by Hyperactivity may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Hyperactivity
The list below shows some of the causes of Hyperactivity mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Hyperactivity
How Common are these Causes of Hyperactivity?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hyperactivity.
Of the 222
causes of Hyperactivity that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 3
causes are "very common" diseases
- 8
causes are "common" diseases
- 2
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 5
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 213
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 222
causes of Hyperactivity
Conditions listing symptoms: Hyperactivity:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperactivity' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
Symbols
49,XXXXY syndrome
... hyperactivityA
Aarskog Syndrome
... hyperactiveAcute Chemical poisoning - Varnish makers' and painters' Naptha
... hyperactivityAddiction
... hyperactivityAdrenoleukodystrophy, autosomal, neonatal form
... hyperactivityAdult ADHD
... HyperactivityAl Murrah-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityAlarcon-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityAlbayaidle-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityAlbayalde-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityAllergic irritability syndrome
... hyperactivityAllergic tension-fatigue syndrome
... hyperactivityAmphetamine abuse
... energeticAnorexia Nervosa
... hyperactivityArginase deficiency
... hyperactivityAspartylglucosaminidase deficiency
... hyperactivityAspartylglucosaminuria
... hyperactivityAspartylglycosaminuria
... hyperactivityAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... hyperactivity, pencil tapping, fidgeting with hands and feet, inability to sit still, leaving seat in classroomAutism
... hyperactivityAzarcon-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityB
Ba Bow Sen-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityBali goli-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityBell mania
... hyperactivityBint Al Zahab-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityBokhoor-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityC
Cebagin-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityChildhood-onset cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
... hyperactivityChromosome 15 inverted duplication
... hyperactivityChromosome 17 trisomy mosaicism
... attention deficit hyperactivityChromosome 17, trisomy 17p11.2
... hyperactivityChromosome 17p, partial deletion
... hyperactivityChromosome 22 Ring
... hyperactivityChromosome 8, monosomy 8q
... HyperactivityChromosome 8p deletion syndrome
... hyperactivityChromosome 9, trisomy 9q
... hyperactivityChromosome 9q duplication
... hyperactivityChromosome 9q duplication syndrome
... hyperactivityChuifong tokuwan-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityCitrullinemia
... hyperactivityCitrullinemia II
... hyperactivityCordyceps-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityCortical dysplasia - focal epilepsy syndrome
... hyperactivityD
Del(1) (p34.3-p34.1)
... hyperactivityDel(1) (pter-p35)
... hyperactivityDeletion 8q
... HyperactivityDeshi Dewa-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityDexedrine overdose
... hyperactivityDubowitz Syndrome
... hyperactivityE
English Ivy poisoning
... hyperactivityF
Farouk-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityFetal alcohol syndrome
... hyperactivity, childhood hyperactivityFG Syndrome
... hyperactivityFG syndrome 1
... hyperactivityFG syndrome 2
... hyperactivityFG syndrome 3
... hyperactivityFG syndrome 4
... hyperactivityFG syndrome 5
... hyperactivityFragile-X Syndrome
... hyperactivityG
Ghasard-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityGraves Disease
... hyperactivity, hyperactiveGreta-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityGrowth delay due to insulin-like growth factor I deficiency
... hyperactivityH
Hai Ge Fen-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityHenna-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityHigh T4 syndrome
... hyperactivityJ
Jin Bu Huan-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityK
Kandu-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityKohl-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityKushta-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityL
Lead poisoning
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - African Folk Remedies - Kohl
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - African Folk Remedies - Surma
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Aisan Folk Remedies - Chuifong tokuwan
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Bali goli
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Deshi Dewa
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Ghasard
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Kandu
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Kohl
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Pay-loo-ah
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Asian Folk Remedies - Surma
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Ba Bow Sen
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Cordyceps
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Hai Ge Fen
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Jin Bu Huan
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Po Ying Tan
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Chinese Folk Remedies - Rueda
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Folk Remedies
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Alarcon
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Azarcon
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Coral
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Greta
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Liga
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Luiga
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Hispanic Folk Remedies - Maria Luisa
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Deshi Dewa
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Kandu
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Kohl
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Kushta
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Indian Folk Remedies - Surma
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Iranian Folk Remedies - Bint Al Zahab
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Kuwait Folk Remedies - Bokhoor
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Loas Folk Remedies - Pay-loo-ah
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Alarcon
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Albayaidle
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Albayalde
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Azarcon
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Coral
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Greta
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Liga
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Luiga
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Mexican Folk Remedies - Maria Luisa
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle East Folk Remedies - Surma
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Alkohl
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Anzroot
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Cebagin
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Henna
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Kohl
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Middle Eastern Folk Remedies - Saoot
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Pakistan Folk Remedies - Kohl
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Pakistan Folk Remedies - Kushta
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Pakistan Folk Remedies - Surma
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Pakistani eye cosmetics
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Al Murrah
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Bint Dahab
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Bokhoor
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Farouk
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Saudi Arabian Folk Remedies - Santrinj
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Saudi Folk Remedies - Traditional Saudi medicine
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Tamarind candy
... hyperactivityLead poisoning - Tibetan Folk Remedies - Tibetan herbal vitamin
... hyperactivityLearning disabilities
... hyperactivityLiga-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityLissencephaly
... hyperactivityLowe oculocerebrorenal syndrome
... hyperactivityLuiga-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityM
Mania
... hyperactivityMaria Luisa-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityMental retardation, Smith-Fineman-Myers type
... hyperactivityMental retardation, X-linked - acromegaly - hyperactivity
... hyperactivityMicrocephaly
... HyperactivityMicrocephaly immunodeficiency lymphoreticuloma
... hyperactivityMicroencephaly
... hyperactivityMild citrullinemia
... hyperactivityMucopolysaccharidosis type 3
... hyperactivityMucopolysaccharidosis Type III
... hyperactivityN
N-acetyl-alpha-glucosaminidase sulfamidase deficiency
... hyperactivityNeuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type IV
... hyperactivityNijmegen Breakage Syndrome
... hyperactivityO
Occupational lead exposure - ammunition production
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - battery manufacturing
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - brass foundry
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - ceramic production
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - explosives production
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - furniture refinishing
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - lead glass factury
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - lead mine
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - lead smelting
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - painter
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - pottery making
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - radiator repair
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - ship building
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - ship repairing
... hyperactivityOccupational lead exposure - smelting
... hyperactivityP
Pay-loo-ah-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityPhenol sulfotransferase deficiency
... hyperactivityPhenylketonuria
... hyperactivityPitt-Rogers-Danks syndrome
... hyperactivityPo Ying Tan-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityPotocki-Lupski syndrome
... hyperactivityR
Rueda-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityS
Sanfilippo syndrome type A
... hyperactivitySanfilippo syndrome type B
... hyperactivitySantrinj-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivitySaoot-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivitySchizoaffective disorder
... HyperactiveSeckel syndrome 3
... hyperactivitySmith-Fineman-Myers syndrome 1
... hyperactivityStrauss syndrome
... hyperactivitySubacute Thyroiditis
... hyperactivitySurma-induced lead poisoning
... hyperactivityT
Tuberous sclerosis
... hyperactivity
Conditions listing complications: Hyperactivity:
The following list of conditions
have 'Hyperactivity' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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Lead poisoning
... hyperactivity
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Causes of Hyperactivity Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hyperactivity based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hyperactivity?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hyperactivity, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Hyperactivity:
Medical Conditions associated with Hyperactivity:
Society problems (1433 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes), Personality symptoms (3427 causes)
Symptoms related to Hyperactivity:
Irritability (598 causes), Restlessness (349 causes), Aggression (122 causes), Normal child, Normal teenager, Boredom, Gifted child, Psychological conflicts, Problematic family home life, Puberty, Attention deficit disorder, ADHD, Hearing problems (937 causes), Vision problems (1965 causes)
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