How should ADHD be treated?

Patient's question:

Recently, the teacher called to report that my child has difficulty concentrating, gets easily distracted, is irritable and impulsive, has a bad temper, is stubborn, and has unstable emotions. Is this ADHD? What should be done about this condition? Can children with ADHD be cured? How should ADHD be treated?

Doctor's answer:

Two prominent manifestations of ADHD: hyperactivity and attention deficit. The causes of ADHD are diverse. The treatment of pediatric ADHD is not solely medication-based. It includes psychological therapy, family therapy, behavioral therapy, dietary therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and Western medicine treatment, among others. This is a comprehensive treatment approach. It cannot be effective with just one method. It cannot be effective with just one method. Specific treatment should be sought in a regular hospital and conducted under the guidance of a doctor.

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