Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

One of the most common disorders observed in children is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which can continue from adolescence through to adulthood. Some symptoms are: difficulty in staying focused, difficulty controlling behavior, difficulty in paying attention and over activity (hyperactivity).

3-5% of school aged ADHD children are diagnosed every year and Attention deficit Hyperactive Disorder is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Studies suggest that the brains of children with ADHD are unique from other children. This shows that even though the cause of ADHD isn’t clearly defined as yet, it sets into motion early on in the child’s life. A combination of factors like brain injury, genetics, social environment and nutrition might contribute to children with ADHD. Although lack of sleep, tic disorders, learning disabilities, and depression and behavior problems may appear with ADHD, do not confuse it solely with ADHD.

Diagnosing ADHD

Diagnosing ADHD is often hard, as factors such as the child’s maturity, personality, temperament and energy level often vary and those sometimes these normal factors may be mistaken for ADHD. ADHD symptoms usually appear early on in life, between the ages of 3-6. A single test cannot determine if you have children with adhd, instead a thorough study of the child, its behavior and the environment it takes place in must be studied. The specialist will also closely monitor the child’s behavior in different situations and may subject the child to a series of highly structured and not so structured situations, to test their behavior. The child may also be tested on intellectual ability and its behavior in social situations will be assessed, along with tests on the child’s intellectual ability.

Any Treatment?

ADHD is most commonly treated with a “stimulant”, which may seem like it has an oxymoron, but it instead it has a calming effect on ADHD children. These medicines reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity while improving the child’s ability to focus, learn and work on tasks, as well as improving physical co-ordination. It must be noted that one approach does not work for all children and patients must be monitored carefully and closely in order to be safe from side-effects. Such as decrease in appetite, sleep problems, change in personality and tic disorders.

Psychotherapy is also used to cure ADHD children. Behavioral therapy though teaching the child how to monitor his or her behavior and learning how to give oneself rewards for acting in a desired manner is another goal achieved through behavioral therapy. Social skills, such as asking for help, sharing toys, being polite are taught by the therapists.

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What should you expect when you visit the ENT?

ENT doctors, or otolaryngologists, are trained in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ears, nose, throat (ENT), and head and neck.

But for whatever reason you may have to see an ENT doctor, having organized a consultation, it can be quite daunting thinking about what may take place at this appointment.

So what can you expect to happen when you’re there?

Ears:

The physician will use an otoscope to examine the ears and the ear drum. There is a light source, with a small magnification as an attachment that allows the surgeon to identify pathology. This is a fairly no invasive diagnostic procedure that can be used for patients in all age groups. Sometimes, tuning forks are used to measure hearing. This along with a microscopic study of the ear and ear drum can be considered as a full examination.

Nose:

To diagnose the nose the doctor only needs a simple speculum again with a light source attached to it. This helps in understanding the anatomy and possible pathology.

In case you have undergone nasal surgery, a flexible endoscope is typically used to inspect the nose.

Throat :

A typical examination begins with an external check of the neck area, feeling for any swollen glands. Next, the oral cavity will be examined used a tongue depressor and light to illuminate the tongue and tonsillar areas of the mouth. Using a flexible nasolaryngoscope to examine the larynx and the nasal cavity, is not an uncommon practice anymore.

This nasolaryngoscope is a fiber optic cable that gets inserted through the nose. As discomforting as it sounds, it is really the best way for the surgeon to examine areas that are harder to see. The entire procedure gets over in minutes and is usally a part of a typical ENT examination.

What About It?

It is easy to understand, the trauma associated with this type of examination as it involves various non invasive and invasive techniques of diagnosis. But without these measured steps, it would never be a thorough examination and that means missing out on a problem that may need fixing. We know that is not acceptable in today’s society. So now you have an idea of what to expect at an ENT consultation. If you feel the need to get examined, go ahead. Don’t let a little bit of discomfort come in the way of your good health.

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The Wonders Of Magnetic Therapy

Magnetic therapy is a method of medicinal therapy that involves placing magnets of different sizes and strengths on the human body, with the purpose of relieving pain and treating various diseases. Although there are anecdotal reports of healing with magnetic therapy, available scientific evidence does not support these claims. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers magnets harmless and of no use for medical purposes.

Magnet therapy involves using magnets to cure illnesses, by attaching thin metal magnets to the body (either alone or in groups). They are sometimes used in magnetic therapy necklaces or magnetic therapy bracelets, or are attached to sticky patches that hold them in place. There are even magnetic shoe soles, blankets and slumber pads. Magnetic jewelry is also gaining popularity as a healing method.

This use of magnets to cure diseases is a lot older than one would imagine. A physician in the 16thcentury named Paracelsus started this, because he thought that magnets would attract and eliminate various diseases from the body due to their magnetic properties. Although this is a little far-fetched, modern doctors have noticed that positive and negative magnetic charges had different effects on human biological systems.

Magnetic therapy has been tested scientifically, but sporadically. To test the claim of improved blood flow, one study compared magnets and otherwise identical nonmagnetic disks on the arms of healthy volunteers. The researchers measured blood flow and found no difference between the real and fake magnets.

Magnetic therapy is generally considered safe. However, implanted medical devices like pacemakers or pumps can be affected by magnets. This means that a thorough medical examination should be conducted before magnetic therapy is undertaken to cure an illness.

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