Symptoms of Hyperactivity

The occurrence of hyperactivity in children has been increasing over the years. A major reason behind this can be the social status and the present tensions existing in the society. There are various medical professionals who believe that hyperactivity in children can be a genetic syndrome and some link it to the overuse of video games, television and inappropriate diet that is mixed with excess sugar and artificial colors. There are a number of symptoms that can be associated with hyperactivity among children and this indicates that a change in the lifestyle and habits can put things in order. Some of the symptoms include:

• Inability of the child to focus. It is seen that children with hyperactivity often find it difficult to focus on finishing their tasks and the normal activities. This becomes more visible as the child starts going to school and faces focusing problems in completing the schoolwork, which is a priority at that age. A difficulty can result in lack of coping with peers and the pressure keeps on mounting which leads to several other symptoms.

• The inability to relax. Another symptom that children face is to calm themselves and relax their nerves. This is seen in the form of restlessness and kinetic behavior accompanied by nervousness. A problem can interfere with daily life like sitting down for mealtime or in attending church. Overactive and nervous behavior can put the body under stress and leave the nervous and the immune system of the child stressed.

• Excessive talking. If you observe a child who talks excessively in situations that are inappropriate for him or her to talk then the child is possibly hyperactive. This can become a problem specially when the child is attending class or has to sit quietly. Controlling such a behavior becomes difficult especially in the younger children.

• Temper problems. It is commonly observed that hyperactive children also suffer from outbursts of anger. This happens in situations that are emotional and something that they love doing has been stopped. However, this should not be confused with the normal temper tantrums that are seen in toddlers and young children. A hyperactive child will tend to carry their temper problem until adolescence. Self-control is often absent and it becomes difficult for them to have a control over their temper in places where they should be calm and composed like in the grocery store, social gatherings, and the like.

• The inability to listen. Hyperactive children have a problem in listening and following instructions or even concentrating on a conversation. This often prevents these children from carrying out a friendship that would last for long and can also lead to misbehavior. It is often observed that hyperactive children who have a problem in concentrating on listening have been said to have hearing problems. These children basically do not wish to listen to others and do what they want.

To help a hyperactive child, it is important for the parents to handle them with patience and understanding.