Patient's question:
How is ADHD best treated? A friend of mine has a child who never pays attention in class and is always fidgeting. It's getting worse and worse. The hospital said it's ADHD. How is ADHD best treated?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, a comprehensive intervention plan was developed based on the characteristics of the patient and their family. Medication can provide short-term relief for certain symptoms. The negative impact of this disease on the patient and their family is more influenced by non-pharmacological treatments. The treatment of childhood ADHD is not just about medication; it includes psychological therapy, family therapy, behavioral therapy, dietary therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and Western medicine treatment. This is a comprehensive treatment approach, not just one method. Multiple methods can be used.