Often, if your child is dealing with something like ADHD, they’re likely dealing with a coexisting condition. This can affect how they process things and how they react in different situations. If you aren’t aware of any other conditions that your child may be dealing with, it can be difficult to understand how they might be feeling and what treatments and accommodations they may need. Dr. Nafees Khan and Dr. David Bunker at Franklin Pediatrics in Moline, IL, and serving the Quad Cities can explain how ADHD can affect coexisting conditions that your child might have and how to get your child the best care possible. 

Understanding ADHD and Coexisting Conditions 

Usually, if your child is dealing with ADHD, they may also be dealing with another psychiatric disorder at some point in their life. Most commonly, these other issues may include: 

• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) 
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 
• Sensory processing disorder 

Certain disorders may be hard to detect because of the symptoms associated with ADHD, so it’s important to understand your child’s symptoms and talk to your pediatrician in Moline, IL, and serving the Quad Cities to understand if there’s more than ADHD affecting your child.  

While ADHD can cause your child to act out or interrupt others, this could be amplified if your child is dealing with a behavioral disorder like ODD. This tends to involve your child having issues with their temper, refusing to follow rules, or being angry and spiteful.  

ADHD can also commonly be paired with mood disorders or anxiety. Typically, ADHD tends to occur first and issues like depression set in later. This could be caused by both environmental and genetic issues.  

Contact Our Pediatrician Today 

Make sure that you understand any issues affecting your child and how they can be treated. Contact Dr. Nafees Khan and Dr. David Bunker at Franklin Pediatrics in Moline, IL, and serving the Quad Cities to learn more about ADHD and other coexisting conditions that could occur. Call today for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (309) 762-0777.