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My wife and daughter want to be tested and iif need be treated for add?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Need to examine: It is not feasible to make a diagnosis of ADD in this forum, It would require an in-person evaluation. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/1/2020

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Why ?: There are many reasons for someone at any age to have or develop problems with focus/task completion. These include lack of adequate restorative sleep, medical illness, dietary factors & environmental stress. ADD is a proper label in the pop media but assessment requires a thorough evaluation before any suck diagnosis would be considered. I find adults seldom have it that did not as a kid.

Answered 6/1/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

ADD: There would be no need for you to be tested for Attention Deficit Disorder unless you have symptoms for the condition.

Answered 6/3/2020

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