Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in kids

Deficiency in the levels of vitamin D in pregnant women is associated with a higher risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, according to a study.

ADHD makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours.

The study is the first population-level research to demonstrate an association between low maternal vitamin D level in early to mid-pregnancy and an elevated risk for diagnosed ADHD in the offspring, the researchers said.

"Alongside genotype, prenatal factors such as vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, can influence the development of ADHD," said Minna Sucksdorff from the University of Turku in Finland.

The study, published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, included 1,067 children born between 1998 and 1999 diagnosed with ADHD in Finland, and the same number of matched controls.

The data was collected before the current national recommendation in Finland for the intake of vitamin D during pregnancy, which is 10 microgrammes per day throughout the year.

Primary investigator, Professor Andre Sourander said that, despite the recommendations, vitamin D deficiency is still a global problem.

"This research offers strong evidence that a low level of vitamin D during pregnancy is related to attention deficiency in offspring," Sourander said.

"As ADHD is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, the research results have a great significance for public health," he said.

The study is part of a larger research project that aims to discover the connections between the mother's health during pregnancy and ADHD in offspring, the researchers said.

The goal is to produce information for developing preventative treatments and measures for identifying children with ADHD risk, they said. 

 

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Bipolar disorder: Know the symptoms and treatment options

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where you go through mood changes. Sometimes, you may be on a high. This is followed by a period of low. It is also sometimes called manic depression. It is a pattern that is easy to recognize. But sometimes, it does not follow the normal pattern, and this can be confusing. Mild mania may not be noticed, and low periods can be confused with depression. Sometimes, substance abuse by a patient may also make it difficult for a doctor to make a diagnosis. In fact, according to many surveys by renowned organisations, a depression diagnosis may actually be a bipolar condition.

Symptoms of bipolar

This disorder may make an appearance when the patient is in his or her teens. This is a dangerous time and the effect is more severe than in adults. Teen suicide rates are often because of this disease. But, this condition is often overlooked in teenagers. As a result, tere is no diagnosis and therefore no treatment.

As a parent or caregiver, you need to be alert to any of the following symptoms. Understand that bipolar symptoms may be very different in teenagers. Plus additional issues like ADHD, anxiety disorders and substance abuse make things worse. Be alert to symptoms of uncharacteristic anger and aggression. On the other hand, be suspicious of acts of grandiosity and overconfidence too. Easy tearfulness, frequent sadness, impulsive behavior, moodiness, confusion and lack of focus are other symptoms to look out for. The patient may also exhibit sleeplessness.

Treatment options
This condition is incurable and a doctor will be able to reduce the severity of symptoms with the proper medications. A bipolar patient can lead a relatively normal and productive life if he or she undergoes the right treatment procedure. Most treatment procedures are a combination of medications and physical and psychological interventions. A doctor may also prescribe anti-convulsants and anti-psychotics to control the symptoms. It is only in severe cases that hospitalistion may be required. But this is often the last resort employed by doctors. In most cases, therapy and medication are enough to keep symptoms under control.

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