Patient's question:
My child and a friend of his, whose son has always disliked being restless. At first, we thought it was just because children are naturally more energetic. However, after a thorough medical examination at the hospital, we discovered that the child has ADHD. So, I wanted to ask you how ADHD is treated?Doctor's answer:
First, it is necessary to try to eliminate many causes that may lead to ADHD, such as psychological factors like frequent excessive frights, daily life stress, etc., psychological and family factors like frequent family disputes, gang fights, and harsh teaching methods, etc., dietary factors like excessive intake of lead-containing foods, frequently playing near the roadside or temporarily residing there, etc., in addition to intergenerational genetic factors, etc. Treatment, of course, should be targeted at the above possible factors, and it is essential to integrate traditional Chinese and Western medicine. While using Western medicine, it is also necessary to actively implement traditional Chinese medicine techniques such as acupressure and acupuncture. In addition to traditional Chinese herbal medicine, a comprehensive evaluation of treatment is required.