Does attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) run in families?
-
Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Thanks Dad! I love the hairy chest you gave me! And mom, the clear blue eyes I got from you are totally awesome! It is often easy to see where we get our personalities and appearances. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no exception. Chances are, if you have ADHD, your parent or sibling has it too. While we don't know the cause of ADHD (lack of appropriate pruning of connections between neurons is the leading hypothesis), we do know that it tends to be inherited. So talk to your family and to your doctor. There are a lot of viable treatment options, you can usually control your genes.Thanks Dad! I love the hairy chest you gave me! And mom, the clear blue eyes I got from you are totally awesome! It is often easy to see where we get our personalities and appearances. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no exception.... More -
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) runs in families. Studies have shown that family members are much more likely to share a diagnosis of ADHD than the general population. For instance, if your mother has ADHD, you have a 25% to 35% chance of having ADHD, too.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) runs in families. Studies have shown that family members are much more likely to share a diagnosis of ADHD than the general population. For instance, if your mother has ADHD, you have a 25% to... More
-
According to most recent data, ADHD is a condition with genetic and environmental causes. A lot more research needs to be obtained to define how much of ADHD is as a result of inheritance. In 1995 a publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that the incidence of ADHD in children having a parent who is similarly affected is 1 in 4 (25%). Furthermore, more recently, in 2009, the American Journal of Medical Genetics published data that reports that there may be many genes that are involved in ADHD. Once these genes are identified, we will have a better understanding of ADHD and its effect in families.According to most recent data, ADHD is a condition with genetic and environmental causes. A lot more research needs to be obtained to define how much of ADHD is as a result of inheritance. In 1995 a publication in the Journal of the American... More -
Dr. Robin Miller answered:Researchers have found genetic clues to ADHD. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains how these research findings may help patients.
Researchers have found genetic clues to ADHD. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains how these research findings may help patients. More -
The cause(s) and risk factors for ADHD are unknown, but current research shows that genetics plays an important role. Recent studies of twins link genes with ADHD.
The presence of the CDC logo and CDC content on this page should not be construed to imply endorsement by the US Government of any commercial products or services, or to replace the advice of a medical professional. The mark “CDC” is licensed under authority of the PHS.The cause(s) and risk factors for ADHD are unknown, but current research shows that genetics plays an important role. Recent studies of twins link genes with ADHD. The presence of the CDC logo and CDC content on this page should not be... More
