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April 6, 2010 at 3:52 am
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April 6, 2010 at 3:52 am
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There are many reasons why hydrocephalus can occur and it doesn’t have to lead to brain injury. But, untreated, it can be an emergency and there can be significant problems on a global level. Any injury to the prefrontal area of the brain can look like ADHD. However, unlike real ADHD that is genetic, injury induced ADHD is very difficult to treat and often requires very high doses of meds to get an effect. The structural changes are more intractable and not just improper circuits.
Does hydrocephalus cause ADHD? NO.
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