Attention Deficits: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Attention Deficits

Substance Abuse

Patterns of psychiatric comorbidity, cognition, and psychosocial functioning in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [tdahytu.es]

I’m like a five-year old ADD [attention deficit disorder] guy.” But perhaps Dennis Quaid’s introduction to acting far outweighs his introduction to golf. [inquisitr.com]

deficit hyperactivity disorder Anxiety medicine The most commonly abused OTC drugs are cough and cold medicine that have dextromethorphan, which in high doses can make you [webmd.com]

Tourette Syndrome

More than a decade of research regarding the motoric characteristics of the attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that accompanies Tourette syndrome has revealed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: The unique phenotypic and genetic aspects of obsessive-compulsive (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among individuals with Tourette syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tourette syndrome (TS) and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are co-morbid neurodevelopmental conditions affecting more commonly male patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Schizophrenia

And a variety of doctors advertise the imaging services, particularly for attention-deficit disorder, on the Internet. [nytimes.com]

deficit, or impoverishment of speech and language) occurring for a significant period of time during a 1-month period (active phase) and associated with continuous problems [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Wu, Yuping Ning, Dai Zhang, Tianzi Jiang, Bing Liu The British Journal of Psychiatry, FirstView Article Transition between child and adult services for young people with attention-deficit [bjp.rcpsych.org]

Cerebro-Facio-Thoracic Dysplasia

deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit Attention deficit disorder Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Attention deficits Childhood attention deficit/hyperactivity [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Atypical Mole Syndrome Autism Autoimmune Blistering Diseases Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II Autoimmune [arrayit.com]

[…] language development Lack of speech No speech development No speech or language development Nonverbal [ more ] 0001344 Anxiety Excessive, persistent worry and fear 0000739 Attention [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

3q13.31 Microdeletion Syndrome

[…] syndrome is characterised by a well defined microdeletion that is associated with a high risk of neuropsychiatric disorders, including intellectual disability, schizophrenia, attention-deficit [medworm.com]

deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ventriculomegaly, and reduced size of cerebella hemispheres (Dandy-Walker variant). [cambridge.org]

Abbreviations DD/ID: Developmental delay/intellectual disability ASD: Autism spectrum disorder ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder SRO: Shortest region of overlap [molecularcytogenetics.biomedcentral.com]

Autosomal Dominant Mental Retardation Type 5

Some patients may also have persistent intellectual disability or behavioral abnormalities reminiscent of autism or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. [mendelian.co]

Keratinizing Desquamative, of Urinary Tract EVEN-PLUS SYNDROME Facial Dysmorphism with Multiple Malformations + Facio Thoraco Genital Syndrome Faciogenital Dysplasia with Attention [rgd.mcw.edu]

Some phenotypes show clear differences between identical and fraternal twins, including schizophrenia, childhood autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, unipolar [minddisorders.com]

Agitated Depression

[…] diagnosis to allow the clinician to distinguish between bipolar and unipolar depression, addressing problems of misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis as well as differentiating attention-deficit [books.google.de]

A 2006 paper by Burton Norman Seitler, Ph.D., titled “On the Implications and Consequences of a Neurobiochemical Etiology of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder,” suggests [livestrong.com]

Paradoxically, stimulants can also be used, as in the case of attention deficit disorder (ADD). [symptoma.com]

Organic Brain Syndrome

deficit/hyperactivity disorder [6] Autism [6] Concussion Encephalitis Epilepsy Fetal alcohol syndrome Hypoxia Parkinson's disease [6] Intoxication / overdose caused by drug [en.wikipedia.org]

Noise sensitivity, insomnia, memory loss, quickness to fatigue, attention deficits, disassociation, quickness to anger, dizziness, headaches, concentration deficits, and depression [scarlettlawgroup.com]

[…] in attention, orientation, and concentration Will try and cover up with note taking, confabulation Withdrawal and denile Progression of Dementia Phase 2 Confusional: safety [quizlet.com]

Alzheimer Disease

Visual attention deficits in Alzheimer's disease: an fMRI study. [doi.org]

Spatial- and object-based attentional deficits in Alzheimer's disease. Relationship to HMPAO-SPECT measures of parietal perfusion. [doi.org]

Dementia

Similarly, because those patients with visual hallucinations and more profound deficits in attention tend to have worse cholinergic deficits, the presence of this symptom [doi.org]

Stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate (used to treat attention deficit disorders in children) may sometimes be used to treat depression in people with dementia. [emedicinehealth.com]

It screens for deficits in orientation, attention, memory, language, and visuoconstruction abilities. [aafp.org]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

Despite being dangerous, amphetamines are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. [dlib.si]

These drugs are used in the lawful treatment of attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. [us.bestpractice.bmj.com]

disorder/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in humans. [readbyqxmd.com]

Adenocarcinoma of the Breast

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. [nhs.uk]

Attention deficit disorder begins in childhood (although it may not be diagnosed until later in life). [psychcentral.com]

Overview Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning [nimh.nih.gov]

Aerophagy

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. [nhs.uk]

Attention deficit disorder begins in childhood (although it may not be diagnosed until later in life). [psychcentral.com]

Overview Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning [nimh.nih.gov]

Mental Disorder

deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), addiction, and autism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

And a variety of doctors advertise the imaging services, particularly for attention-deficit disorder, on the Internet. [nytimes.com]

They have a mental illness: depression, attention deficit disorder, bipolar depression, schizophrenia. [latimes.com]

Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Insufficiency

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. [nhs.uk]

Overview Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning [nimh.nih.gov]

Modafinil in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Pediatr Neurol. 2003 Aug. 29(2):136-42. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

[…] use of medication for ADD and or ADHD Long term current use of medication for attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Residual [icd9data.com]

Family-genetic and psychosocial risk factors in DSM-III attention deficit disorder. J. Am. Acad. Child Adolesc. Psychiatry 29, 526–533 (1990). 22. [doi.org]

Further reading Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Stephen V. [doi.org]

Bipolar Disorder

This article describes the comorbidity between pediatric bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder and conduct disorder. [doi.org]

Bipolar disorder in children often is confused with attention deficit disorder, substance-induced mood disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Children who receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in community settings typically present with rapid fluctuations in mood and behavior, often associated with comorbid attention-deficit [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Amphetamine Delusional Disorder

Some amphetamines, including dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, and the related methylphenidate, are widely used medically to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [msdmanuals.com]

/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type 314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Combined Type 314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly [ibvd.virtualbrain.org]

[Indicate the General Medical Condition] 300.00 Anxiety Disorder NOS 299.80 Asperger's Disorder 314.9 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder NOS 314.01 Attention-Deficit [dr-bob.org]

Adult Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Adult attention deficit disorder (AADD) is a psychological condition associated with a disruptive behaviour. [symptoma.com]

Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder Scales. San Antonio, TX: The Psychological Corporation; 1996. [ Google Scholar ] 45. Adler L, Cohen J. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which was previously referred to as attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is a psychological condition associated with disruptive [symptoma.com]

Childhood Depression

[…] and coexisting conditions such as anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

McClellan JM, Rupert MP, Reichler RJ, Sylvester CE: Attention-deficit disorder in children at-risk for anxiety and depression. [link.springer.com]

[…] examined in a national sample for prevalence; relative stigmatization; variation by age, race and ethnicity, and gender; and self-report of a diagnosis of depression or attention-deficit [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Attention Deficit Disorder

Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, [fpnotebook.com]

We have determined that sleep deprivation and sleep are essential to rule out an abnormal EEG in attention deficit disorder. [doi.org]

Legius Syndrome

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated psychiatric disorders in childhood. [cochrane.org]

Although most people with Legius syndrome have normal intelligence, some affected individuals have been diagnosed with learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorder (ADD [malacards.org]

or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Antisocial Personality Disorder

History and significance of childhood attention deficit disorder in treatment-seeking cocaine abusers. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 34, 75–82. [doi.org]

A significant number have had behavior problems or attention deficit disorder as children. [drugs.com]

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Hyperactivity, Impulsiveness, Impaired Coping Mechanism, Inattention Bipolar Disorder – Hypomania, Depression, Mixed Episodes of Manic Conditions [ietherapy.com]

Tic Disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent of the comorbid psychiatric disorders that complicate tic disorders. [cochrane.org]

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) This organization is built around the needs of adults and young adults with attention deficit disorders. [connecticutchildrens.org]

It has also become clear that TS frequently co-occurs with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and a range of other mood and anxiety [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Organic Personality Disorder

Widely regarded as the standard clinical reference, this volume provides the best current knowledge about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents [books.google.com]

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity ( F90.1 ) Hyperkinetic conduct disorder ( F90.8 ) Other hyperkinetic disorders ( F90.9 [en.wikipedia.org]

Children, whose brain areas have been injured or damaged, may present Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and organic personality [en.wikipedia.org]

Hyperkinetic Heart Syndrome

It refers to the abbreviation of attention deficit disorder. [connection.ebscohost.com]

[…] with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [medicine.academic.ru]

Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/what-is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.shtml. [livelightertoday.com]

Asperger Syndrome

Deficit Disorder, and Controls, Developmental Neuropsychology, 35, 5, (582), (2010). [dx.doi.org]

The most frequent reasons for the first referral were attention deficits, hyperactivity, and academic failure, and the most common special interest area was "electronic devices [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Comorbidity of Asperger syndrome and other psychiatric conditions (e.g. attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or depression) continues to be identified. [dx.doi.org]

Aarskog-Scott Syndrome

Hyperactive behavior and symptoms of attention deficit disorders were frequently observed (61% of the mentally normal and 84% of the mentally subnormal), but regressed completely [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Their behavioural profile showed, among others, elements of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, primarily reflected by impaired executive attentional processes that [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency

Cited by DRD4 48 bp multiallelic variants as age-population-specific biomarkers in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

@article{Kwon2013AssociationBD, title={Association between dopamine Beta-hydroxylase gene polymorphisms and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in korean children.}, [semanticscholar.org]

Variants of Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase Gene Moderate Atomoxetine Response in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. [eunetworkadultadhd.com]

Neurofibromatosis

deficits in NF1 In addition to learning problems, a large number of children with NF1 have attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity. [nfcenter.wustl.edu]

Although mental impairment is generally mild, NF1 is a known cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Learning disabilities are a common problem. [nlm.nih.gov]

deficit to brain and peripheral nerve sheath tumors. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]