Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 41. He made the announcement recently at an event in Kerala. New Delhi: Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 41.
He made the announcement recently at an event in Kerala. He revealed that he had spoken with a doctor regarding the same while visiting a children’s village and was informed that the condition can be treated if diagnosed at an early age. The actor’s diagnosis comes as a surprise for all his fans as it was so far believed to be a cause of concern as little was known about the disorder in adults.
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