Volume 7 Issue 12 December, 2017
❌ Lack of concentration is psychiatric disease
✅ No, It is one of the symptom of many underlying medical conditions
❌ Lack of concentration is due to low IQ
✅ It’s not always due to low IQ as it can occur in many underlying psychiatric and medical conditions
❌ Lack of concentration is seen only in psychiatric conditions
✅ It can be seen in many medical conditions like thyroid disorders, severe anemia and some neurological conditions
❌ There are medications to increase concentration
✅ No. Only causative conditions can be treated and supported by relaxation technique and meditation
❌ Lack of concentration is part of life
✅ Never its always advisable to consult doctor if lack of concentration is persisting and affecting day today activities
Dr. Namrata Srinivasan, MVJMC & RH, Hoskote, Bengaluru
