Causes of ADD

ADD Causes: Risk Factors

The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to ADD:

• Family history of ADHD
• more risk factors »

ADD Causes: Male-Female Gender Ratio

Gender of Patients for ADD: Boys are affected 2-3 times more than girls....more »

ADD: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of ADD, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with ADD:

• Hyperactivity
• Impulsivity
• Inattention
• Anxiety

ADD: Causes and Types

Causes of Types of ADD: Review the cause informationfor the various types of ADD:

• Predominantly inattentive ADHD subtype
• Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive ADHD subtype
• Combined inattentive-hyperactive ADHD subtype
• more types...»

Causes of Broader Categories of ADD: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

• Mental health conditions
• Nervous system conditions
• Hyperactivity conditions
• Children's health conditions
• more types...»

Medications or substances causing ADD:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of ADD as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Certain medications
• Bronchodilators
• more drugs...»

Read more about medication causes of ADD

Medical news summaries relating to ADD:

The following medical news items are relevant to causes of ADD:

• Diet affects ADHD
• More news »

Related information on causes of ADD:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of ADD may be found in:

• Risk factors for ADD
• Medications that may cause ADD

Search Specialists by State and City