Alternating Hemiplegia

According to Dr. Rosemary Hutchinson, ADHD is one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose and at least three evaluations with the family should be done before making a diagnosis. It is important for a doctor to have knowledge of the child’s illnesses, developmental milestones, and family life. ADD/ADHD have the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity are common to a number of other conditions that can be mistaken for ADD/ADHD. Children may show signs of these behaviors due to family and social problems. (Hutchinson)

Hemochromatosis is hereditary and the most common genetic disease in the U.S. This genetic disease is passed on

Periodic Paralysis Syndrome is a blanket term for a couple of inherited muscular disorders. The most common types are hypokalemic periodic paralysis and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Both of these are inherited and generally present from childhood, tho it is possible for symptoms to start showing later in adolescence. In hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, high levels of potassium in the blood interact with genetically caused abnormalities in sodium channels (pores that allow the passage of sodium molecules) in muscle cells, resulting in temporary muscle weakness and, when severe, in temporary paralysis. This disease may be caused by genetic defects in either the calcium channel or the sodium channel. Hypokalemic disease may be caused by genetic defects in either the calcium channel or the sodium channel (Medline Plus).

Hyperactivity is the most obvious symptom. Children with this condition are unable to control their actions even under the most closely monitored situation. Parents often expect that certain foods cause hyperactivity, but children with ADD are hyperactive even though these foods are not part of their diets. Other primary symptoms include inattention, distractibility,

Hemiparesis is weakness on one side of the body, such as one arm and one leg. Hemiparesis often happens after a stroke. The weakness is usually on the side of the body that is opposite from the part of the brain affected by the stroke. Hemiparesis can make it hard for you to do normal daily tasks, so you may need extra help or therapy.

Familial Dysautonmia is passed on through genetics. It is very rare because it is a recessive gene. Both parents will have to have a mutilation for a child to get Familial Dysautonmia. Some people may have the mutated gene, but not show symptoms of Familial Dysautonmia. It is from a mutation in the IKBKAP gene. Think of genes

At birth, children with familial dysautonomia are diagnosed by a distinct set of symptoms. (FD Facts) Poor muscle tone and lack of tears are two symptoms that can be detected very early. As they get older they have a hard time maintaining body temperature, they hold their breath for long periods of time and have a delay in speech and walking. The cause of these symptoms is due to a defect IKBKAP gene.

A bone marrow transplant can be done, but it is usually done on younger patients whose symptoms are not severe, however it is not recommendable because it's very risky.Physical therapy is also another option it's done in order to strengthen the muscles and bones and to stimulate movement in the body. The most common is lorenzo's oil. Which is composed of oleic and erucic acid. Lorenzo's oil has been know to delay and if administered in due time it can prevent the symptoms. Special Education is another alternative , it helps with Dysphasia(lack or impairment of the ability to form or understand

Children with ADHD are being medicated unnecessarily. The problem is there are no biological tests for the disorder, and it cannot be revealed through a blood test. ADHD should be the last resort for a diagnosis, but it is often the first choice. In many cases a child who is disruptive in class or

When you suspect your child of showing symptoms of ADHD the next step would be to get your child examined by his or her health care provider. Your child’s health care provider can diagnose ADHD using standard guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Diagnosing children involves gathering information from the parents, teachers, or anyone else

The most common symptom of A.D.H.D. is inattention which can be defined simply as difficulty remaining on a task until it is completed (4a). The inattention is primarily seen in school work, work or even playtime activities which usually lead to careless mistakes. A lack of listening, inability to follow simple directions, lack of effort or organization in basic daily tasks, forgetfulness and distractibility are all positive signs for inattention (DSM-IV). The next required symptoms are impulsiveness, which is characterized by sudden outbursts, mostly while others are talking, and hyperactivity, which is the most difficult to diagnose in adults (4a). To meet the DSM-IV criteria, the subject will fidget or squirm being unable to sit still for a length of time. There is also a need to stand when sitting is required and also a difficulty to remain quiet or calm when the situation demands it. There is usually a lack of any leisure activities in the life of one diagnosed with A.D.H.D due to a constant need to be ?on the go? (DSM-IV). All three symptoms must be present before the age of seven and must be present in two or more settings (school, work, or home) (DSM-IV). There also must be clear evidence that the symptoms cause problems in the social, school or work setting. The symptoms also cannot be the result of pervasive development disorder, schizophrenia or any other mental disorders (DSM-IV).

I have witnessed a child in my preschool class who has almost all the characteristics of Hyperactivity. The child fidgets when seated, she is sitting and starts moving her hands back and forth, moving her waist from side to side. The teacher would tell her to relax and she would stop but 2 minutes later she would begin again. Also, during group time everyone is seated in a circle, the teacher is talking and she would move from one spot to another and all the teachers have to tell her several times to stay in one spot on the circle. The little girl has a hard time completing a task as well, we would ask her to do something simple and she cannot stay seated for a long period of time. For example, all the children are sitting making a picture of their family and Anaya just makes herself and we tell her “make your mom and dad” and she said “ok” and she makes 2 circles and said “I am done”. We ask her “what about the arms” (at this point she is squirming on the chair) and she said “they have arms”.

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, or ADHD, had been a growing problem in the United States for decades. If your child is showing some of the common symptoms of this disorder, such as restlessness and an inability to concentrate in school, then you may think your first stop should be a diagnosis from a mental health professional. However, there are many other health problems in children that can cause symptoms similar to ADHD, and you should have your pediatrician rule them out before determine that you think your child truly has ADHD. Here are two health problems that your child may have that show similar symptoms to ADHD and their treatments.

Hemiplegia is defined as the complete loss of movement or sensation to an entire half of the body. Hemiparesis is a partial loss of sensation or movement throughout one side of the body. Both hemiplegia and hemiparesis are common after a person has had a severe stroke. According to the Center for Disease Control “Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of adult disability. About 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year” (Stroke Statistics, 2015). A stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts and oxygen is not being transported to the brain properly. The Stroke Center, a leading independent information provider on strokes, states, “Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long term

When diagnosing ADHD, there is no single test itself that can determine it. Deciding if a child has the disorder is a several step process, which requires the attention of different professionals as well as those surrounding the child on a daily basis. A pediatrician,