Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopment disorder that affect about 6 to 10 percent of school age children. It can be of inattentive type or of combined type in which patients have inattention and hyperactive/impulsive behavior. It can affect educational achievement and social relationships which can cause frustration in children. Symptoms of ADHD continue to affect about half of adults who had ADHD as children. It is never too late to get assessment and treatment for ADHD. In adults with ADHD there is increased incidence of occupational, interpersonal and legal problems due to inattention and impulsive behavior. There is increased feeling of restlessness and difficulty with organization and executive function which can impair planning and completion of tasks, which can further cause frustration, irritability, depression and anxiety. There is increased incidence of depression, anxiety disorders, learning disorders and substance use disorders in patients with ADHD. For more information visit
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