Do you think that you have ADHD? Are you looking for diagnosis, ADHD treatment and medicine in Nepal? You are in the right place. Read the following article.
ADHD Treatment and Medicine in Nepal
ADHD diagnosis is done by psychiatrist by listening upon your symptoms and comparing it with the standard diagnostic guidelines. Therapy and behavioral modification techniques are available in Nepal which can be suggested by psychiatrist and psychologists. But only few of the medicines used in the treatment of ADHD are available in Nepal.
Stimulant group of medicines like: Adderall (Dextroamphetamin-amphetamine), Retalin (Methylphenidate) is not available in Nepal.
Non stimulant groups like: Atomoxetine(Sattera) is available in Nepal. Also Clonidine and Risperidone which is used on treatment of ADHD is available in Nepal.
Do you also want your ADHD symptoms be explored and need expert advice to diagnose if you are having ADHD or not?
Book the appointment today with our Psychiatrist Dr. Purushottam Adhikari and have consultation so confirm your diagnosis. We will diagnose you and guide you to get away from the ADHD by help of medicine as well as therapy techniques so that you will live a stress free and healthy life.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is one of the common neurodevelopmental disorder which starts in childhood in most of the case and still last in adults in some people. The one suffering from ADHD has difficulty in having sustained attention over a task, hyperactive and impulsive.
Causes of ADHD
Exact mechanism of causation of ADHD is not understood but it may be due to following causes:
- Genetic: Genetic contribution in 70-80 % of the patients
- Environmental factors: Birth complications during delivery
- Childhood stressors: Stressful life events during the childhood can contribute to the development of ADHD in the late life
Symptoms of ADHD
It is usually of three types:
A. Inattentive
- Easily distracted
- Difficult in finishing the task
- Difficult in paying attention
- Making simple mistakes
- Forgetting the things
- Trouble in organizing tasks
- Careless in works
- Misplace and lose the things
B. Hyperactive-impulsive
- Usually squirm, fidget or bounce while sitting
- Problem in sitting still
- Interrupt others while talking
- Not playing quietly
- Overtalkative
C. Combined
Have both features of inattentive and hyperactive. It is the most common type.
ADHD in adults
ADHD symptoms can pass to adult stage too in some of the people. It includes:
- Forgetfulness
- Restlessness
- Anger outbursts
- Impulsivity
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Decline in work performance
- Mood swings
Diagnosis of ADHD
ADHD is diagnosed by the diagnostic criteria set by World Health Organization and American Psychiatric Association. Your doctor will diagnose you to make sure if you have the ADHD or not. You can also be tested by different rating scales or questionnaires to know the severity of the symptoms.
Treatment of ADHD
Treatment of ADHD is by stimulant or non-stimulant medications.
Here are the lists of medicines used to treat depression.
Stimulants:
- Methylphenidate
- Amphetamine
- Modafinil
Non stimulants
- Atomoxetine
- Viloxazine
Book the appointment today for diagnosis and to be sure of AHHD and look for treatment options for ADHD treatment and medicine in Kathmandu, Nepal.