Patient's question:
Cannot concentrate on listening to the teacher when in classDraw a little when drawing, but then don't want to continue
Cannot finish one thing at a time
When at home, want to do something and must do it immediately, otherwise will cry
Doctor's answer:
Children with obvious symptoms of ADHD can increase integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, it can be well controlled, but children under 6 years old do not need medication. This formula is applied to children with ADHD over 6 years old. It is recommended to use the Western medicine Ritalin, 10 mg per tablet, one tablet daily, taken after breakfast in the morning. Depending on the child's condition, it can be taken for 1 to 5 years. As the child grows older, once the condition improves, the dosage can be gradually reduced until the medication is stopped.Chinese medicine treatment should consider the initial cause of the illness and can adopt methods to strengthen the spleen and calm the mind. The following herbal formula can be tried:
White Peony Root 12g,
Chinese Asparagus 6g,
Scrophularia Root 6g,
Raw Oyster Shell 30g (boil first),
Rouge 15g (boil first),
Coptis Rhizome 6g,
Ophiopogon Root 6g,
Angelica Sinensis 15g,
Ejiao 10g (dissolve in hot water),
Licorice 6g,
Fructus Meliae 6g,
Gelsemium 10g,
Root of Sambucus 10g,
Schisandra 6g.
Decoction: Boil the herbs and take one dose daily, with one serving in the morning and one in the evening. Use for 7 to 14 doses. For long-term treatment, consult a specialist doctor.