Causes of ADHD

Many studies have been conducted about the causes of ADHD, and the genetic basis plays the major role in this case.

Though many evidences have concluded in this study, researchers are still looking for other reasons and causes of such disorder. They consider many factors that could be the cause of ADHD such as environmental factors, the brain trauma's or injuries, as well as the social attributes, etc.

According to studies, those children with ADHD have certain areas in the brain linked with attention that brings specific version of a definite gene have thinner brain tissue. The difference however was not permanent and as the children with this gene manifestation grow, the development of the brain goes back to a normal level of thickness and the ADHD symptoms still improved. This was according to NIMH research.

Genetic origin or what we inherited from our parents are what is said to be the blueprint of who we are. According to research, the genes act a vital role in the causes of ADHD because it was shown that it runs within the family. As they continue the research, the knowledge regarding genetic causes of ADHD increases that hopefully one day may be helpful in treating ADHD. If they can figure it out, they can avoid the disorder just before it manifest. They can counteract it with better treatments as they identify the specific gene that causes it.