Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. Since school started, the teacher has reported that he has difficulty concentrating, struggles to get into a learning state, and cannot keep up with the pace of the class. What should I do about my 9-year-old son's lack of concentration?Doctor's answer:
Hello, a 9-year-old child is experiencing attention problems again, easily distracted, which may be related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common type of psychological disorder in childhood. The symptoms include inattention and short attention span that are not appropriate for age and developmental level, hyperactivity, and guilt. It is often accompanied by learning difficulties, behavioral disorders, and poor recovery. Medication can provide short-term relief for some symptoms. For the series of negative impacts the disease brings to the patients and their families, non-medical treatment methods are more commonly used.