Suggest Treatment For ODD

Posted on Thu, 11 Dec 2014

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Question : My son of 5 has been diagnosed with ODD but isn't get treated for it, his behaviour is getting worse. Please help

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (2 minutes later)

He requires specialist help. Both medications and counseling necessary. Let me know, how I can be of more help.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (3 minutes later)

He has seen the peadiatrition but he hasnt been of much help, do i seek another opinion form another peadiatrition?

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you need to meet

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
Oppositional defiant disorder is rarely diagnosed as kids are normally known to be defiant.
If it is indeed ODD, he will require counseling along with family modification and training for you. Additionally, sometimes coexisting ADHD could be there sometimes and will require medication.
Do meet another pediatrician and work along with him and a child psychiatrist. A group support is necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar