What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
A behavior disorder in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Three types include predominately inattentive, predominately hyperactive impulsive, and combined behaviors.
How do members experience attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder*
*Data from patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder*
*Data from patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 323 | |
| 20s | 1,058 | |
| 30s | 2,543 | |
| 40s | 2,734 | |
| 50s | 2,318 | |
| 60s | 1,388 | |
| 70+ | 482 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,778 | |
| Female | 7,886 |