Is your child just playful, or is there a hidden health issue?

In a video released on Instagram, Dr Puneet Anand says that it’s important to understand whether a child is just being mischievous or suffering from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Certain signs can be noted. The child is always running around and can’t sit still.

New Delhi: Children are bound to have fun and mischief. This is generally considered completely normal. But the question is, is this mischief really just a prank, or is there a serious health issue behind it? In some cases, it may be more than just mischief, but a sign of a serious health problem. Pediatrician Dr Puneet Anand recently shared this information in an Instagram video. Let's find out what he had to say.

In a video released on Instagram, Dr Puneet Anand says that it's important to understand whether a child is just being mischievous or suffering from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Certain signs can be noted. The child is always running around and can't sit still.

Leaves work midway

Experts further explain that if a child abandons every task midway, for example, if they are coloring, they leave it midway and start playing with another toy.

Gets bored with toys very quickly

Dr. Anand says that if a child gets bored very quickly and abandons a toy or story after a while, talks too much, interrupts everything, and responds without listening, does not wait for their turn, and does not listen when their parents call, remaining lost in their own world, then it is possible that they may be suffering from a disorder like ADHD. Therefore, if parents notice any such symptoms, they should immediately contact a doctor.