Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of ADHD? Hello, how should I do this? Can acupuncture completely eliminate it? Please tell me the specific answer, what kind of assistance you value: is acupuncture effective...Doctor's answer:
ADHD is more common than Tourette's syndrome, so people have a deeper understanding of ADHD. Additionally, because the names of the two conditions are similar, they are more easily confused.Recommendation: According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition is treated from a holistic perspective and through syndrome differentiation. Based on the theory of yin-yang and the five elements, as well as the balance of qi, blood, and body fluids, the tongue and pulse are examined to formulate treatment principles. Medicinal decoctions, patent medicines, acupuncture, moxibustion, auricular therapy, and meridian therapy are prescribed with specific goals in mind. While suppressing symptoms, the child's constitution is stabilized, and the root cause is addressed. For example, children with depression should be supplemented with liver-soothing and mood-regulating methods to improve their temperament. Treatment plans should be personalized, and medications may be adjusted according to changes in the condition. After symptoms are controlled, the principle of reinforcing the body's (vitality) is applied to consolidate the therapeutic effects and prevent recurrence. However, medicinal decoctions often have an unpleasant taste, making it difficult for children to take them for an extended period, which may interfere with treatment. In general, patent medicines are a more ideal oral form of treatment for this condition. Alternatively, single-herb granules developed by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be selected and adjusted according to clinical needs.