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Is ADHD Hereditary?

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.and there has been an improvement since being treated but there s no cure.I heard it passed down through genitics I believe I believe my dad had it sadly he took his own life but he never knew he had it.The more I find out the more I realise how much it effected my life and others around me.Im worried one of my daughters have it.But I wont say anything to her.She isolates and is a worrier.Like me at her age I don t want her going through what I did.Any advice.?
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hello,

ADHD is not a hereditary disease. However the risk of developing ADHD is high if you have first degree relative.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Is ADHD Hereditary?

Hello, ADHD is not a hereditary disease. However the risk of developing ADHD is high if you have first degree relative. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain