HYPERACTIVE…
l a physical state in which a person is abnormally and easily excitable or exuberant.
l Strong emotional reactions, impulsive behavior, and sometimes a short span of attention are also typical for a hyperactive person.
l Some individuals may show these characteristics naturally, as personality differs from person to person.
l Nonetheless, when hyperactivity starts to become a problem for the person or others, it may be classified as a medical disorder.
CAUSES OF HYPERACTIVE
l There was a great deal of focus on Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as a cause of hyperactivity.
l Normal young children can be very lively and may or may not have short attention spans.
l Children who are bored, are suffering from mental conflict, or are having problems at home — which may even include sexual abuse — can be hyperactive.
l Hyperactivity can also occur because of problems with hearing or vision. Overactive thyroid, lead poisoning, atypical depression, mania, anxiety, sleep deprivation and a range of psychiatric illnesses are some of the potential causes.
SUGAR CONSUMPTION AS A CAUSE OF HYPERACTIVITY
l A common belief is that eating too much sugar will make a person hyperactive.
l This belief is especially prevalent amongst parents and teachers who claim that children's behavior often get more rowdy, excited and energetic after they eat too many sugary food and drinks.
l One particular study found that the perception by parents regarding their children's hyperactivity depended on their belief as to whether they had been given sugar.
l Other studies have shown that the consumption of sugary items does not cause a measurable increase in hyperactive behavior
STUDIES ON OTHER DIETARY CAUSES OF HYPERACTIVITY
l A September 2007 article from Southampton University, touted by the UK Food Standards Agency, displayed that a statistically significant increase in the hyperactivity of children occurred after they consumed common artificial food colours and additives from fruit drinks.
l The UK Food Standards Agency has revised its stance on these additives; informing parents of children that demonstrate hyperactive behaviour that removal of foods contain the six additives from their diet could have beneficial results on behaviour.
l Other studies have recommended the Feingold Diet which eliminates several synthetic colors, synthetic flavors, synthetic preservatives, and artificial sweeteners.
l Several reports have been published indicating a statistically significant effect on the behaviour of children on the diet.
TREATMENTS…
l Currently, there is no approved drug or pharmacological treatment for HSDD and psychotherapy has proved to be only minimally effective.
l If the cause is related to a medical condition, therapy is directed toward the cure or amelioration of that condition.
l Therapy should also be directed towards other accompanying sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction, which may be contributory.
l If the cause is deemed to be of an interpersonal nature, couples therapy may be beneficial, in which case the support and understanding of the sexual partner is essential.
l Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may help in the treatment of accompanying depression or panic symptoms.
REFERENCES…
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