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ADHD must be differentiated from other diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, conduct disorder and childhood bipolar disorder.<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ADHD must be differentiated from other diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, conduct disorder and childhood bipolar disorder.<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
The differential for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is wide, as many of the symptoms overlap with the symptoms seen in other psychiatric illnesses. In addition, there may be comorbidity with other diseases such as seizure disorders and other disorders causing disruptive behavior. Learning disorders are also common in persons with ADHD. | The differential for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is wide, as many of the symptoms overlap with the symptoms seen in other psychiatric illnesses. In addition, there may be comorbidity with other diseases such as seizure disorders and other disorders causing disruptive behavior. Learning disorders are also common in persons with ADHD. | ||
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*[[Autism spectrum disorder]]<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | *[[Autism spectrum disorder]]<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
*[[Anxiety disorders]]<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref>s | *[[Anxiety disorders]]<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref>s | ||
* Childhood [[bipolar disorder]] | * Childhood [[bipolar disorder]] | ||
*[[Conduct disorder]] | *[[Conduct disorder]] | ||
*Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | *Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
* Childhood [[depression]] | * Childhood [[depression]] | ||
*Intermittent explosive disorder<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | *Intermittent explosive disorder<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
*Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder)<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | |||
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*Learning disorders | *Learning disorders | ||
*Normal response to a pathologic or abusive home | *Normal response to a pathologic or abusive home | ||
*[[Neuroendocrine]] abnormality such as [[hyperthyroidism]] | *[[Neuroendocrine]] abnormality such as [[hyperthyroidism]] | ||
* Neurodevelopmental disorders<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | * Neurodevelopmental disorders<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
*[[Oppositional defiant disorder]] | *[[Oppositional defiant disorder]] | ||
*[[Physical abuse]] or neglect | *[[Physical abuse]] or neglect | ||
*Reactive attachment disorder<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | *Reactive attachment disorder<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
*Substance use disorders<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | *Substance use disorders<ref name=DSMV>{{cite book | title = Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5 | publisher = American Psychiatric Association | location = Washington, D.C | year = 2013 | isbn = 0890425558 }}</ref> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2] Kiran Singh, M.D. [3]
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Overview
ADHD must be differentiated from other diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, conduct disorder and childhood bipolar disorder.[1]
Differential Diagnosis
The differential for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is wide, as many of the symptoms overlap with the symptoms seen in other psychiatric illnesses. In addition, there may be comorbidity with other diseases such as seizure disorders and other disorders causing disruptive behavior. Learning disorders are also common in persons with ADHD. Common comorbid disorders include:
- Autism spectrum disorder[1]
- Anxiety disorders[1]s
- Childhood bipolar disorder
- Conduct disorder
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.[1]
- Childhood depression
- Intermittent explosive disorder[1]
- Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder)[1]
- Learning disorders
- Normal response to a pathologic or abusive home
- Neuroendocrine abnormality such as hyperthyroidism
- Neurodevelopmental disorders[1]
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Physical abuse or neglect
- Reactive attachment disorder[1]
- Substance use disorders[1]