One of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental diseases in children is ADHD. Usually diagnosed in childhood but it has a chance of persisting into adulthood. Children with ADHD may struggle to regulate impulsive behaviour, attention, or hyperactiveness. It is challenging to function under these symptoms at work, in school, and in social settings also. Most child with the illness continue to experience symptoms into adulthood, but with good management, quality of life can be significantly increased. Between 25 to 50 percent of adults with ADHD experience sleep issues, which can range from insomnia to secondary sleep disorders

1.Sleep disturbances and its effect have a great impact in ADHD patients as well as their families too and it has long been recognised by medical professionals. Shorter sleep durations, trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and a higher chance of developing a sleep disorder are all more prevalent in people with ADHD

2. Children with ADHD frequently experience nightmares, especially those who also experience sleeplessness. Although sleep issues from childhood are a risk factor for future recurrence of ADHD symptoms, sleep issues in ADHD tend to get worse with age

3.Many people with ADHD have trouble waking up in the morning and experience daytime tiredness as a result of not getting enough sleep. Others experience numerous night-time awakenings and restless, unrefreshing sleep 3. The severity of sleep problems in ADHD appears to differ by kind. Those who mostly exhibit inattentive symptoms tend to sleep later, while people who primarily exhibit hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are more likely to have insomnia. Those with ADHD who exhibit both hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive symptoms experience poor sleep quality and go to bed later. Several ADHD symptoms are comparable to those of sleep deprivation. Children’s hyperactivity and impulsiveness can be signs of exhaustion

4. It might be challenging to determine whether ADHD or a lack of sleep is to blame for these problems. This could lead to inaccurate diagnoses or permit the absence of sleep disorders. Therefore practitioners often choose to prescribe sleep medications before prescribing typical drugs that’s are commonly used in ADHD

5.References

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