Inattention: Lack of attention or reduced attention span. See free access online books about Inattention below. See detailed information below for a list of 32 causes of Inattention, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Inattention. Some of these are listed below :
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Inattention. 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:
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Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Inattention) may include:
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Inattention: Lack of attention; negligence.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
The list of organs typically affected by Inattention may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Inattention mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Inattention. Of the 32 causes of Inattention that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Inattention' 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.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Inattention, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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