Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity is a term that describes a physical state in which a person is abnormally active. It may be caused by hormonal or emotional disorders, and may also be present in children with attention deficit disorder.
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A 31-year old asked:
What are the food that cause hyperactivity?
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What is cause of add hyperactive behaviour?
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What can I do with my boy that's hyperactive?
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Please tell me what causes hyperactivity in children ?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Hyperactivity?
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How come i go hyperactive after having blue food colouring?
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Attension defect hyperactivity syndrome of children, what is this?
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A 34-year old female asked:
What is a best treatement you would propose for symphatetic hyperactivity syndrome?
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A 35-year old asked:
If my wife is hyperactive all of the time, what are the chances our child will also be just as hyperactive?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Best drug for add? Not hyperactive
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A 30-year old asked:
Does sugar really cause hyperactivity in children?
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What are the symptoms of add and hyperactivity attacks?
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Is it possible to have add without with being hyperactive?
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Can you tell me the basics on how hyperactive thyroids occurs?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Is it possible to have both add (not hyperactive) and narcolepsy?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Need help with a 3 year old who's hyperactive and out of control. Is medication the answer?
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A 47-year old asked:
Friend's kid is hyper, his dad has hyperactivity with mild torretes syndrome. Could their child be starting to get it?
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A 47-year old asked:
Most people seem to say that the term add is outdated, but if someone has the condition, but not hyperactivity - why would you call them hyperactive?
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A 27-year old male asked:
What can be done to correct a dysfunctional electrical system in the body? My cardio and neuro have both mentioned they think my electrical system is misfiring... well it's not resolving itself. Are there any meds aimed at treating hyperactivity of elec
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A 31-year old asked:
How to tell if I have hyperactive adhd?
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Is ADHD characterized by extreme hyperactivity?
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Are there supplements to help with hyperactivity?
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Does ativan (lorazepam) make you a bit hyperactive?
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How can exercise help hyperactive children in school?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is there someway to focus better if I am not hyperactive?
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A 35-year old asked:
Hyperactive child with terrible sleep habits. How do we cope?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can you tell me is add the same as ADHD without hyperactivity?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Is it true that most of the premature baby will be hyperactive?
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Are there other types of ADHD besides when a kid is hyperactive?
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Are their any natural treatments to treat hyperactivity in kids?
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