Patient's question:
The child has always shown signs of ADHD. Previously, I heard from a friend that Chinese massage therapy can be beneficial for this and may even help cure it. I'm not sure, so I'd like to ask you if acupuncture and massage therapy are effective for pediatric ADHD?Doctor's answer:
Based on over a decade of clinical experience in pediatrics, it can be said that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychological and neurological disorder among children. It is generally more prevalent in younger children, although it is common. However, if it is not treated promptly and effectively, it may likely interfere with the child's daily life and health in adulthood. Considering that children are generally younger and have weaker immune systems compared to adults, conservative treatment methods are still recommended for treating ADHD. It is suggested that a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation, herbal medicine, and TCM massage therapy can be quite effective.