Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder differential diagnosis

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As the individual symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are common, and are seen in many psychiatric disorders, the differential is wide. In addition, there are many comorbid psychiatric conditions that occur with ADHD.

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 to ADHD:

References

Andreasan, Nancy C. Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry fourth edition.