hyperactivity

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What is hyperactivity?

Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.

See also: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Alternative Names:

Activity - increased; Hyperkinetic behavior

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My son is non-stop from the time he wakes up until he falls asleep. He hits me and his gra...
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Milk allergy and behavior


by AHP84, Sep 22, 2008 04:33PM - 14 Comments
Okay, so I've had some time at work to really study up on cow milk/dairy allergies, in...

My youngest daughter may need to be diagnosed.


by concernedmom219, Mar 08, 2008 09:47AM
My daughter is 3 years old. She is a normal child. She does have few minor things that...

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