Evidence for Genetic Relationships in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in the world. The main topics of the disorder that are seen in the world and counted as markers in this regard and that adversely affect social life are behavioral disorders and mental disorders underlying hyperactivity. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, which is associated with hyperactivity among the public and is considered one of the main conditions, is the most common. If it is not treated and controlled, it will lead to psychiatric and social disorders and can become permanent. It is one of the most important disorders in child and adolescent psychiatry due to reasons such as developmental differences from preschool to adulthood. In 3–50% of people with ADHD, which starts in childhood, symptoms continue into adulthood. Anxiety disorder, an inability to control anger, sudden ups and downs in emotions and mood disorders, a desire to use substances, and personality deterioration are all common comorbidities in people with ADHD. At the same time, it can be said that ADHD has the effect of many genes that are moderately and highly effective and mediate this disorder. In addition to being encountered so often, there is no exact information about ADHD. In this review, the symptoms of ADHD, its relationship with genes, and the psychiatric disorders that may accompany it will be reviewed within the framework of previous research and studies and will be attempted to be summarized in perspective.

Cite this article as: Balkan BC, Tunç KC, Erbaş O. Evidence for Genetic Relationships in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. JEB Med Sci 2022;3(3):253-258.

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