Question
My child is 9 weeks and 6 months old and has just been diagnosed with ADHD and food intolerance. They usually show symptoms such as biting nails, being restless, lying, and a bit rebellious. What should I do?
Answer
The treatment time for traditional Chinese medicine for different diseases in ADHD children varies. It usually takes about 3 months to half a year. It is recommended to undergo an EEG examination first to see if there are any abnormal brainwave discharges, and then treat according to the symptoms. The occurrence of ADHD in children is related to the amount of amino acids in their diet. Children who consume excessive amounts of tyrosine or tryptophan, such as pork, duck feet, fish slices, clams, scallops, cheese, bean curd sticks, tofu skin, pumpkin seeds, etc., may develop ADHD.