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What Causes Poor Attention And Memory In A Child?

MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN AT 26 WEEKS SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL A LITTLE OVER 2 MONTHS. I NOTICE A CHANGE WHILE SHE WAS IN KINDERGARDEN, SHE HAVE A HARD TIME CATCCHING ON, SHE IS EASLIY DESTRACTED, ATTENTION SPAN IS LOW, NOT ABLE TO REMEMBER THINGS. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH HER
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

By what you quote I feel your child is having hyperactivity. It may be an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Hyperactivity is a disorder of the mental makeup of the kid and not a physical deformity of the brain. Some kids may respond to iron simply and some kids my need other medications like Atomoxetine. But whatever it is the kids needs a thorough psychological evaluation and may be after behavioral therapy it might get better.

But usually hyperactivity kids have very good IQ and if their energy can be diverted to a vocational training or any art or sport they like they will do wonders.

I suggest you seek the help of a good pediatric psychologist.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations in here are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.

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Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Poor Attention And Memory In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. By what you quote I feel your child is having hyperactivity. It may be an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Hyperactivity is a disorder of the mental makeup of the kid and not a physical deformity of the brain. Some kids may respond to iron simply and some kids my need other medications like Atomoxetine. But whatever it is the kids needs a thorough psychological evaluation and may be after behavioral therapy it might get better. But usually hyperactivity kids have very good IQ and if their energy can be diverted to a vocational training or any art or sport they like they will do wonders. I suggest you seek the help of a good pediatric psychologist. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations in here are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards, Dr. Sumanth