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I have difficulty to concentrate with excessive mood swings and voluntary leg shaking. Please help.

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At June 2, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 30, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have trouble concentrating. It feels like my mind is always in a thousand different places at once and it is hard to keep in it one place or thought. I have excessive moods and sway from one thing to next all the time. I also have a constant voluntary shaking of my leg. I need something to help concentrate.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

How long have you been having trouble with concentration, mood swings, and restless legs? There are several different possible reasons that can cause these symptoms.

For example, if these symptoms were present since childhood we may need to consider ADD/ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). If these symptoms started only recently, mood disorder, anxiety may be a possibility. You will need a comprehensive assessment to determine the cause so that appropriate treatment can be suggested. You can either consult a specialist in your city or contact us online for an assessment.

I hope this helps.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have had the symptoms since I was 13 years old as I can remember. Please let me know what assessment is needed.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Your symptoms appear to be longstanding and will need a proper assessment including history of presenting complaints, mental state examination and collateral information from your parents and family to clarify the early development.

Usually, ADHD symptoms start before 12 years. If you did not have any symptoms in primary school ADHD appears less likely. Check with your parents about how you managed primary school. It will help to complete this adult ADHD self-report scale. This will give an idea of whether ADHD appears to be explored further.

Other conditions like mood disorder and anxiety disorder can be clarified during an assessment either face-to-face with a specialist in your city or phone/video consultation through icliniq. Sometimes blood tests and physical examination may be advised as well.

I hope this helps.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So do I fill this questionnaire up?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, this questionnaire is like a screening tool for ADHD at your age. If you score high and your parents report similar problems in your childhood developmental history, it will be worthwhile to explore for ADHD. If the questionnaire does not reflect your difficulties there is no need for specialist assessment for ADHD.

As mentioned earlier, other conditions like mood disorder and anxiety disorder can be assessed either face-to-face with a psychiatry specialist in your city or phone/video consultation through icliniq. Sometimes if conditions like anemia is suspected blood test and physical examination may be needed in which case you will be advised to have further assessment.

Besides having a specialist assessment, yoga is advisable as it will help with your symptoms.

I hope this helps.

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