How should children with ADHD be treated?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is actually a very common pediatric disease. However, since everyone believes that being active and naughty is the nature of children, some of the children's mischievous behaviors are not taken seriously, which will delay the child's treatment. Children with ADHD may have difficulty concentrating, are hyperactive, restless, and sweat a lot, so you need to pay attention when your child shows these reactions. Now we will introduce the treatment method.

Traditional Chinese medicine combined with massage to treat ADHD in children

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, children have immature yin and yang bodies, their internal organs are delicate, and their physical form and energy are not yet fully developed. In other words, children's internal organs and physical development are not yet mature, and their functions are not yet perfect. Compared with adults, their internal organs are not strong, their essence and energy are not yet full, their meridians are not strong, their qi and blood are insufficient, and their spirits are weak. On the other hand, since the morphological structure and function of children's internal organs are immature, they will inevitably develop towards maturity and perfection, that is, they will show vigorous vitality and rapid growth and development. This is the so-called "Yang is always in excess, Yin is always insufficient" theory.

How to help a hyperactive child

1. Help children concentrate. Focus on the things the child likes, play games with him, stimulate his interest in learning, and prolong his attention span. For example, when your child likes to draw, you should give him enough space and even draw with him.

2. Enrich children’s lives. Parents try to make their children's lives rich and colorful, giving them the opportunity to vent their excess energy. For example, let him participate in appropriate sports, such as balance beam, trampoline, etc.

3. Avoid foods containing lead. Lead poisoning is one of the causes of ADHD. Do not let your children eat foods containing lead, such as preserved eggs, popcorn, etc. Do not use aluminum utensils for children.

4. Encourage your children more and reduce their stress. Give your child appropriate encouragement and affirmation so that he can learn to persevere. Don’t call him a “stupid kid” just because he can’t count or play the piano. Don’t put pressure on your child and let him grow up easily.

Currently, the main treatments for ADHD include medication, psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and diet therapy. Among them, central nervous system stimulants, such as Ritalin, are the most traditional, most widely used and most extensive treatment methods. They are more effective in treatment and can improve attention.

The above article introduces some methods of treating children's ADHD. If a child shows this kind of reaction, he or she should first go to the hospital for examination, tell the doctor if you suspect the child has ADHD, and then receive treatment according to the doctor's instructions. Of course, psychotherapy and accompanying treatment are very important, and parents' direct behavior will also have a certain impact on their children.