Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder differential diagnosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2] Charmaine Patel, M.D. [3]
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Overview
Differentiating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from Other Diseases
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:
Disorders that present similarly