Patient's question:
A 7-year-old and 9-month-old boy, who is receiving tutoring, has difficulty concentrating, loves to fidget, often engages in inappropriate behavior, frequently makes mistakes, is very active, and is quite mischievous. He sweats profusely during naps in the evening and finds it hard to fall asleep at noon. There are white spots on his fingernails. I want to know if these symptoms could be ADHD and how it should be treated.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child is unlikely to have ADHD. It is recommended to consider whether the child is calcium-deficient and to supplement with calcium. Oral calcium granules can be given once a day, with one tablet each time, for two to three weeks to see how the child responds. If possible, it is suggested that parents take the child to the pediatric department of a hospital for a follow-up examination to check for trace elements, as this can lead to targeted treatment and better results. In fact, having ADHD is not something to be feared. Patients should believe that they can overcome the condition. As long as treatment is timely in the early stages, the chances of stabilizing the condition and achieving recovery are very high.