Question
What are the factors that cause tic disorders and ADHD? How can one go to the Nanyue Biomedical Research Institute in Shizhong for treatment, and what are the treatment outcomes?
Answer
The characteristics of ADHD primarily manifest as hyperactivity and inattention. The causes of ADHD are diverse, falling into two main categories: intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors include genetic influences, with research showing that the prevalence of tic disorders among family members of children with ADHD is higher than in other families. Additionally, infections during pregnancy, as well as hypoxia and asphyxia during birth or pregnancy, may lead to brain damage, thereby triggering ADHD. Treating childhood ADHD is not solely dependent on medication but involves a comprehensive approach that includes psychological therapy, family therapy, behavioral therapy, dietary therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and Western medicine treatment. This comprehensive treatment aims to act on multiple fronts rather than relying on a single method. Specific treatments should be conducted in regular hospitals under the guidance of doctors.