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Medical conditions which can cause ADHD type symptoms include: hyperthyroidism, seizure disorder, lead toxicity, hearing deficits, hepatic disease, sleep apnea, drug interactions, and head injury. Primary sleep disorders may affect attention and behavior and the symptoms of ADHD may affect sleep.
As our knowledge of ADHD has evolved, so have the name of this commonly diagnosed disorder and recommended treatments for it. By the latter part of the 20th century, ADHD was recognized as a true mental disorder, but was thought to be due to brain damage.