What are the symptoms and treatments of ADHD in children?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children is a disease that poses a particularly serious threat to children. After contracting the disease, children will show various abnormalities. Not only will they have difficulty concentrating, but their studies will also be seriously affected. This is especially true for children's growth. Parents must pay attention to the disease after contracting it and actively conduct treatment and conditioning with their children. This is particularly important. What are the manifestations and treatments of ADHD in children? Let’s find out.

Symptoms of ADHD in children

1. Too many uncoordinated movements, difficult to calm down. Often violate discipline involuntarily.

2. Normal intelligence but lack of concentration, poor auditory discrimination and language expression skills, and learning difficulties.

3. Behavior is aimless, emotions are impulsive, willful, and self-control is poor. He is often unsociable in group life and is rude to adults.

4. Neurological examination generally shows no pathological signs, but the above symptoms will be alleviated with age.

Treatment for ADHD

1. Do a good job in ideological work among parents and teachers, let them realize that the child is in a pathological condition, give them more encouragement and inspiration, guide them correctly, avoid punishment and impatience and demanding, and actively cooperate with treatment.

2. Provide special education based on the characteristics of children, encourage children to establish self-esteem, cultivate good habits, implement a regular life and study system, gradually overcome hyperactivity, concentrate attention and abide by discipline.

3. Drug treatment: Commonly used central nervous system stimulants, such as methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) 0.2mg-0.5 m/kg, taken once in the morning, and half the dose at noon if necessary. Avoid taking it at night to avoid insomnia. In addition, because its mental stimulant effect can affect development, it is recommended that children take it during the study period and stop taking it on weekends and holidays. It is generally not used for children under 6 years old.

Penoline (cylert) has a significant effect on ADHD, and the drug has a long duration of action. It can be taken at 20-40 mg/time, once in the morning. This drug has few side effects, with only reports of delayed allergic reactions in the liver. Liver function should be checked regularly while taking the drug.

The above introduction is about the manifestations and treatment of ADHD in children. In normal times, we should also carry out various adjustments according to the doctor's guidance. This is beneficial to the treatment of children's diseases. In addition, we should also pay attention to the regulation of children's mood, especially communicate more with children, and participate in more meaningful activities with children.