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Difficulty solving problems

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms difficulty solving problems including Sleep deprivation, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Alzheimer's disease.

There are 8 conditions associated with difficulty solving problems. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Sleep deprivation

    Sleep deprivation occurs when the lack of restful sleep is severe enough to compromise basic body functions.

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it hard to concentrate and focus.

  • Alzheimer's disease

    Alzheimer's disease is type of dementia that causes memory loss, as well as thinking and behavior problems.

  • Asperger syndrome

    Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder often associated with social and communication difficulties.

  • ALS dementia

    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis causes personality changes, difficulty reasoning, and weakness.

  • Dementia with Lewy bodies

    Dementia with Lewy bodies is a brain disorder that causes problems managing memory and movement.

  • Epilepsy (absence or petit mal seizures)

    Petit mal or absence epileptic seizures cause staring spells or chewing motions.

  • Lead poisoning

    Lead poisoning causes sudden pain on either side of the lower back, urinary issues, nausea, fever, and chills.