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Dyslexia or learning disabilities  is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Also called specific reading disability, dyslexia is a common learning disability in children. Dyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence. Sometimes dyslexia goes undiagnosed for years and isn't recognized until adulthood. Causes -- Dyslexia has been linked to certain genes that control how the brain develops. It appears to be an inherited condition — it tends to run in families. These inherited traits appear to affect parts of the brain concerned with language, interfering with the ability to convert written letters and words into speech. Symptoms-- Dyslexia symptoms can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child's teacher may be the first to notice a p...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships and poor performance in school. Symptoms sometimes lessen with age. However, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. But they can learn strategies to be successful. Causes-- While the exact cause of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is not clear, research efforts continue. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include: Genetics.  ADHD can run in families, and studies indicate that genes may play a role. Environment.  Certain environmental factors, such as lead exposure, may increase risk. Development.  Problems with the central nervous system at key moments in develop...

Infertility means that couples have been trying to get pregnant with frequent intercourse for at least a year with no success. Female infertility, male infertility or a combination of the two affects millions of couples in all over the world.. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of couples have trouble getting pregnant or getting to a successful delivery. Infertility results from female infertility factors about one-third of the time and male infertility factors about one-third of the time. In the rest, the cause is either unknown or a combination of male and female factors. The cause of female infertility can be difficult to diagnose, but many treatments are available. Treatment options depend on the underlying problem. Treatment isn't always necessary — many infertile couples will go on to conceive a child spontaneously. Causes -- To become pregnant, each of these factors is essential: You need to ovulate. Achieving pregnancy requires that your ovaries produce and...