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What Causes Tremors In The Hands Of A Child?

My grandchild was born premature and with gastrotises she spent the first seven months in the hospital, she is now 10. She has always had trembling in her hands, The teacher noticed that when her hands tremble she loses focus. The school is wondering if this could be ADHD
Wed, 20 Jun 2018
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Premature babies who needed NICU tend to develop developmental and neuromotor deficiencies in later life. They can develop various mental and learning issues. ADHD precisely involves attention deficit and hyperactivity. Everytime difficulty in focusing doesn't necessarily called as ADHD, More detailed history and physical examination with investigations of child is needed. There are certain therapies physio and medical therapies to help children with neuromuscular and developmental issues. Kindly visit your pediatrician so that you can get proper guidance.

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What Causes Tremors In The Hands Of A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Premature babies who needed NICU tend to develop developmental and neuromotor deficiencies in later life. They can develop various mental and learning issues. ADHD precisely involves attention deficit and hyperactivity. Everytime difficulty in focusing doesn t necessarily called as ADHD, More detailed history and physical examination with investigations of child is needed. There are certain therapies physio and medical therapies to help children with neuromuscular and developmental issues. Kindly visit your pediatrician so that you can get proper guidance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.