Question
How should a child with ADHD be treated?
Answer
ADHD is a common behavioral issue in children, and some cases may gradually improve with age, but some may persist into adulthood. It is recommended to consult a regular traditional Chinese medicine hospital, where conservative treatments such as acupuncture, bloodletting, and auricular acupuncture can be tried, along with symptomatic medications. Overuse of medication may affect a child’s development. Some children may be lively but not necessarily have ADHD. Conditions that can lead to misdiagnosis of ADHD in children include age-specific characteristics, liveliness and activity being normal expressions, and differences from adults.