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What Causes Excess Hunger,thirst And Hyper Activeness In Infants?

21 MONTH OLD GRANDSON IS ALWAYS HUNGRY [PUTTING THINGS IN HIS MOUTH- 2 INCH SCREW THAT NEEDED HOSPITALIZATION FOR REMOVAL OF SCREW] AND VERY THIRSTY - ALL THE TIME.HE DOESN T SLEEP WELL AND IS HYPERACTIVE. IT SEEMS LIKE HIS FATHER WAS ACTIVE TOO AT THAT AGE, BUT HE IS FEARLESS AND THROWS HIMSELF BACKWARDS-OFF COUCHES OR CHAIRS OR JUST WALKING AROUND. DOESN T TALK TOO MUCH YET. COULD IT BE DIABETES TYPE 1 AND COULD HE DEVELOP IT SO YOUNG. ONE YEAR AND 10 MONTHS. HE IS A LEAN BABY, MUSCLE-Y BABY, VERY STRONG, ANGRY ALL THE TIME.THEY TAKE HIM TO THE PEDIATRICIAN OFTEN, HE GETS STREP THROAT FREQUENTLY WITH HIGH FEVERS. HIS 4 YR. OLD SISTER IS A CARRIER, BUT DOESN T GET SICK THAT OFTEN... HE IS SICK EVERY WEEK ALMOST.
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Your post seems more diagnostic of ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Do a consultation with a psychiatrist for confirmation. Diabetes can be seen at this age as well .but the symptoms point towards ADHD more than diabetes. Do a fasting blood sugar test and HBA1c to find out if he’s having diabetes. ADHD can be controlled if diagnosed early and given proper treatment so don’t hesitate to have a consultation with the psychiatrist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nidhin Thomson, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excess Hunger,thirst And Hyper Activeness In Infants?

Hello, Your post seems more diagnostic of ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Do a consultation with a psychiatrist for confirmation. Diabetes can be seen at this age as well .but the symptoms point towards ADHD more than diabetes. Do a fasting blood sugar test and HBA1c to find out if he’s having diabetes. ADHD can be controlled if diagnosed early and given proper treatment so don’t hesitate to have a consultation with the psychiatrist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nidhin Thomson, General & Family Physician