Patient's question:
My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD because he has become very hyperactive lately, unable to sit still, always moving around, and unable to concentrate on his studies. I wonder what we should avoid feeding him in our daily diet? Do children with ADHD need to avoid certain foods?Doctor's answer:
Due to insufficient levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, leading to inadequate neurotransmitter transmission, such as viral infections during pregnancy, perinatal hypoxia, maternal pregnancy, neonatal asphyxia, birth injuries, cerebral hypoxia, brain damage, cesarean section, premature birth, postterm labor, forceps delivery, children with ADHD are often emotionally unstable, easily impulsive, and have weak restraint on desires. When they are excited, they dance and forget it, and when frustrated, they get angry. They often initiate arguments or fights with classmates at school when they cry, and act impulsively without considering the consequences.