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What Causes Irregular Diet, Hyperactive Behavior And Lack Of Concentration In Child?

Hi Sir, My Son is 2.7 Years Old and I observed that he is hyperactive , he is too making noise , hand flapping, and dont concentrate while calling him or trying to contact him. He do only what he want to do. And we can not sit if he is not sleeping, just moving here and there and dont play with any toys or any thing with more that 10-15 min he always want or looking for new thing.And i observed one more thing that he diet is very iregular.Then i had a discussion with three - four doctor , after that they suggest me to visit psychiatrist,After that he was saying he is super hyperactive and giving him a medicine twice a day .5 ml sizodon at the time of sleeping. So i would like to request you please tell me how to recover my child as a normal child.And please tell me this medicine is safe ?
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. I can understand your concern. The symptoms you have mentioned like hyperactive behaviour, making noise, doesn't seem to listening, poor concentration, moving here and there, looking for new things etc occurs most likely in Attention Deficit Disorders. He is just about 3 years old so its difficult to make proper diagnosis of ADD at this age but his symptoms suggest more towards ADD. I would advise you to take him to a child psychiatrist for proper evaluation and help. In ADD medicines like attenterol, amphetamines are used but these drugs are not approved for use in very young children. Sizodon is Risperidon and the drug is some times used in ADD for control of abnormal behaviour. At 0.5 mg doses the drug is safe to used and can be given to him without any fear. Sedation, weight gain are common side effects seen at this dose. Please consult his doctor if symptoms persist.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Consultant Psychiatrist
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What Causes Irregular Diet, Hyperactive Behavior And Lack Of Concentration In Child?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. I can understand your concern. The symptoms you have mentioned like hyperactive behaviour, making noise, doesn t seem to listening, poor concentration, moving here and there, looking for new things etc occurs most likely in Attention Deficit Disorders. He is just about 3 years old so its difficult to make proper diagnosis of ADD at this age but his symptoms suggest more towards ADD. I would advise you to take him to a child psychiatrist for proper evaluation and help. In ADD medicines like attenterol, amphetamines are used but these drugs are not approved for use in very young children. Sizodon is Risperidon and the drug is some times used in ADD for control of abnormal behaviour. At 0.5 mg doses the drug is safe to used and can be given to him without any fear. Sedation, weight gain are common side effects seen at this dose. Please consult his doctor if symptoms persist. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Consultant Psychiatrist