Need help diagnosing whats wrong with my son ?? Driving me mad !!?

ok my middle son is aged 8 now he is under a consultant for reflux (too much stomach acid) but his behaviour and aggression is awful he is in trouble everyday at school and at home all he does is fight his brothers ! I have noticed he is stealing biscuits .. eating sugar from the bag .. drinking pop then going crazy and hypo and worse if he cant get the sugar intake seriously his behaviour and anger is getting me down anyone know what this can be ? what i can do ?

oh and by the way he is under weight and never grows my 6 year old is actually bigger than him at 8 years !

Has he been checked for diabetes?
Craving sugar is a sign!
Then again it could be an addicton to sugar and in turn the excess sugar is makng him hyper.

Did you consult a doctor...

his thyroid level might be "out of wack"

tell his doctor of the symptoms

Have you had his blood sugar tested? Sometimes kids with a blood sugar imbalance can demonstrate some pretty crazy behavior problems. Also have him tested for ADHD.

Has he been tested for diabetes? If he's drinking a LOT of fizzy sugary drinks, it sounds like a symptom of diabetes. I'd have him checked.

I'm not sure about this one, but you could get him tested for ADHD, or he could be going through puberty earlier? Are they sort of mood swings or something?

sounds like he has a medical problem. he needs to see a doctor.

Go to the docter i hope it is not serious!!

have him check to see if he is allergic to gulten, it's in alot of foods , my best friends granddaughter is , now she is on med and has grown alot, check out web md

He needs to be evaluated by his doctor. He may have a sensitivity to sugar. This may also be Juvenile Diabetes. If his glucose drops this maybe when he acts out. See his doctor and INSIST on lab tests !

you very much need to take him to the doctor. Sounds like he craves sugar and carbs, Yes take him

You've got to take him to a pediatrician. Not just your family doctor. Basically, you have to keep the sugar away from him... even if he's freaking out. Give him fruit if you think he needs sugar... which he shouldn't unless he's weak.

i would take him to whichever Pediatric hospital is closest and have them do a full work up on him....They will do a full screening. They will test for everything.... My prayers are with you and your family

Don't trust a bunch of yahoos here to diagnose your kid - get him to a doctor. They may need to do a blood glucose reading but that's probably not his problem. Give him lots of whole grain carbs as a sugar substitute - pasta, cereal, breads - to give him better eating habits. If he has any friends you can talk to, perhaps they know what is bugging him. It could be something as far-fetched as dyslexia and he's mad at the world because he's not handling it well. Again, a doctor may be able to figure that out. Take care of him soon; he's hurting inside, too.

You could start out with the school, they should have noticed this behavior too. Aside from a doctor, They are best at diagnosing problems as they spend a lot of time with your son. Please dont let them immediately say ADHD and put him on meds, it is so overdiagnosed anymore. It could be as little as a food allergy, this does cause strange things to happen. Good luck.

A lot of sugar makes kids act crazy. However, if I was you, I would take him to a doctor and have them run some tests. This could just be a temporary behavioral problem, but it might also be something else. Maybe diabetes, thyroid problems, etc. I don't have the knowledge to tell you what's wrong with him, but I think your gut instinct that something isn't right with him, is correct.

This certainly sounds like an allergy. A sugar addiction is common and can certainly cause the behavior you described. Many schools request breakfast be balanced(no sugary cereal) so that they are not disruptive. When the body has an allergy to a certain food, like wheat. The body can believe it's starving and crave ready energy like sugar and carbs. Check for a gluten(wheat) sensitivity and other food allergies. If he's in the clear then detox him from sugar and prepare for the crash. Good luck to you. i hope you can solve this. It's no fun getting in trouble for behavior you can't control or being wrongly medicated instead of ridding the source of the behavior.

don't let him do that,if he gets in trouble take something away from him that he really likes. that's what my mom does to make me be good. it will work trust me. or just don't let him come out of his room.only to do something that you tell him.

I knew someone who had a son like that and they took away all sugar and bought special foods with no additives or artificial coloring and he calmed down and if he had anything not approved they knew it right off the bat.The whole family calmed down. Also have a complete work up and see if he is diabetic too. This family joined with other families with the same problem and bought food in bulk as it was cheaper that way. None of these families wanted to use drugs and have the kids just sitting and staring into space(the doctors cure)

It can be very hard trying to get the right diagnosis from a doctor. I think you're doing the right thing trying to get an opinion on here btw, it can get confusing trying to tell the doctor all of the symptoms. I'm sorry I don't have any proper advice, but please don't give up, make sure he sees the right doctors, maybe an Endocrinologist as it could be a hormonal imbalance? Your son really needs you at this time, being unwell is scary for anyone - let alone an 8 year old. Good luck to you both, and I hope everything is sorted out soon.

As a lot of people have suggested Hypoglycemia, I'd say be careful if your doctor says this. When I was in my teens my doctor tried to put my symptoms down to hypoglycemia, but it wasn't the case at all. Seemed an easy answer for her I guess.

The answer that you are looking for is that he's hyperactive and is doing what his mind is telling him to do what you need to do is check which foods makes him go nut's and give him a different alternative as my nephew is the same and that's the way we control his behaviour..

Don't listen to all that negative super nanny criticism.
He is hyperactive.
My brother was the same way
It is a chemical imbalance aggravated by dyes/sugars, etc... but he can't help his cravings for that kind of food.
Just take him for a full blood/behavior workup at the pediatrician office and I think with time he will be a happier, healthier boy and your family will be much better.
Best wishes.

what is this guys deal that tells you it is YOUR FAULT??? He obviously isn't very intelligent? This is definently something to see a doctor for, who will prob send you to a specialist. The sugar intake is definently making the problem only worse. I would start at the doctor, who will check for things that may physically be wrong. If everything checks out ok physically, then the next step is counseling, and behavior testing. Rest assured that there are resources out there to help you, and things will get better. I am afraid that on here you won't get any great answers, you only will with a medical professional.

May well be ADHD - please think long and hard if ritalin is offered - it's a nasty drug, but can really make a difference if correctly prescribed and your son does have ADHD. All too often ritalin is prescribed as a behaviour management control. It wont make any difference if your son does NOT have ADHD. It will take a battery of Drs and Psychologists to test and identify ADHD, but it could be worth checking out

Sugar wont be helping at all, if this boy is the eldest of your children, he may be causing havoc for the sake of a little attention, better get some advice from a gp.

He is hypoglycaemic in a sugar depression... and that can make him violent. My dad was a chiropractor who counseled a lot of patients on nutrition. Being a hypoglycaemic can make a kid literally go nuts and kill members of his family. The sugar is an all-out addiction and is firmly in control.

Start giving him a couple of supplements NOW:
Chromium picolinate to balance the blood sugar and kill the sugar cravings, and "holy basil" to help him calm down and focus. Neither is ever going to hurt him. Both are available in gelcap form that is easy to swallow. Without these supplements, the next phase of cleaning up his diet will be impossible.

Tell him that he is allergic to sugar. Period. He can't have the artificial sweeteners, either... they will either trash his immune system or his nervous system... and he will stiff crave the bad stuff. No more pop. Unsweetened fresh juices (read the labels!) and iced teas only. If he must have sweetener in his iced tea... get him some Stevita Stevia... it comes in little packets. http://www.cookingwithstevia.com/

Clean the cabinets out of all cookies, crackers and sugars and anything containing bleached flour, sugar or corn syrup. Replace those with fresh and dried fruits, raw nuts of all sorts, and nut butters and whole grain breads like Ezekiel bread from the grocer's freezer section.

He is going to b*tch no matter what you do, but you have to get control of it now.

I'm not too sure, but I think he might have ADHD\ADD try looking at this site:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add...

Milk of Magnesia, porridge, barley sugar, honey. Plenty of water alone or with cordial (sugar free... Robinsons good). Try to get him to drink (small amounts) of cyder vinegar (made from real apples); counteract this with rice products. Find which fruit he likes... give it to him. Put mustard (in small amounts) on his food. give him rasins. Put the sugar and buscuits under lock and key, if you have to. Pin him down, if you have to. Be firm but not cruel. Too much stomach acid is usually caused by anxiety and stress... sugar/caffine/alcohol... distress/anguish/fear...etc, add to it.
I have never come across too much stomach acid as a 'disease'.
Show/teach him calm ways...
If your family is always in turmoil... don't just judge Him. I don't mean to offend there... but I don't know you... I'm just playing Devil's Advocate.

Hope things turn out well; have confidence and patience, and they will.

watch super nanny.
this sounds like a super nanny thing.

Stop asking for help on the net, and go to a doctor. That's their profession. It's obviously your fault he is out of control. Check yourself first.

He probably has ADHD. And there is a virus going round which can affect sensitive children causing them to behave this way. You should ask you GP to take his k25 blood sugar levels and go for a HKT scan at a nearby clinic. Make sure he doesn't walk to school so drive him if you can. Give him your utmost attention watching him closely and look for any changes in his behaviour no matter how small. HIs life is in your hands. Tell him you love him and you'll miss him just in case!