Active, or hyperactive? That is the question directed at countless children over the past few years, fuelling a huge debate in the medical world. Many people hesitate to label a child as hyperactive, since most children are naturally tireless and misbehave at times. But Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), or hyperactivity, is considered to be a true disorder, and doctors and specialists have set to work to pinpoint exactly what causes it and how to reduce the effects - with some surprising results.
There are combinations of symptoms that hyperactive children often display, including poor sleep patterns, poor appetite, impulsive behaviour, speech delay, lack of self-control and even self-abuse. Other signs, particularly in infants, include excessive thirst, head banging, spurning of affection and excessive crying and screaming.
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