Children and hyperactivity
Alternative names
Hyperactivity and children
Information
Question:
How do you deal with a hyperactive child?
Answer:
If your child has a very short attention span, discuss the following possible causes with his or her health care provider: stressful events at home or at school, mild hearing loss, poor eyesight, an overactive thyroid, allergies, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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