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Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case report

Int J Adv Med. 2016;3(4):1080-1081.DOI10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20163754

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Abstract

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been accepted undoubtedly as a neuro-developmental disorder with main symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Adult ADHD have lots of comorbidities such as anxiety disorder, substance use, depression which obscures the diagnosis of ADHD. Hyperactive symptoms in adults, other than speeding while driving, include feeling uncomfortable while sitting through meetings, impatience waiting in line, and having workaholic tendencies.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Department of Psychiatry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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