There are several ways to treat ADHD

How to treat ADHD in children? ADHD in children is a common abnormal behavior problem in children and a serious disease. When a child is ill, many symptoms will appear, which seriously endangers the child's health and family. It needs our attention. Let us learn about the treatment methods of this disease. Let's take a look:

1. Zinc supplementation

Zinc can maintain the activity of enzymes required for metabolism in the body, maintain acid-base metabolism balance and normal reproductive function of the human body. At the same time, zinc deficiency has a significant impact on cellular immune function, which can cause a decrease in the total number of lymphocytes, making patients more susceptible to viral or bacterial infections, which is not conducive to recovery from the disease.

The main cause of ADHD is excessive lead levels in children's blood. Supplementing zinc and selenium can help reduce the lead content in the body. Trace elements zinc and selenium can antagonize heavy metal elements. Eating more foods rich in zinc and selenium, such as fish, lean meat, peanuts, sesame, dairy products, mushrooms, eggs, garlic, etc., can effectively supplement zinc and remove lead, and treat ADHD in children.

2. Cognitive behavioral therapy

Effective in controlling hyperactivity, impulsive behavior and aggressive behavior.

Common techniques used in cognitive behavioral therapy:

Socratic dialogue, arrow down, behavioral experiments, activity monitoring/planning, distraction and refocusing, relaxation, coping cards, graded exposure, role playing, using the "pie" technique, functional comparison of self and positive self-statements, induced imagery as a therapeutic tool, pros and cons analysis, three-column technique, DTRS table, etc.

3. Medication

Central nervous system stimulants - ritalin, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, pemoline, etc. can be used as an option; another effective class of drugs - tricyclic antidepressants (imipramine, clomipramine and amitriptyline) can be started with a small dose and gradually increased, and then switched to maintenance treatment after reaching an effective dose.

4. Physical therapy

Compared with drugs, it has the characteristics of no side effects, no dependence, and significant efficacy. Transcranial microcurrent stimulation therapy, a physical therapy that stimulates the brain through microcurrent, can directly regulate brain secretion, and help improve the neurotransmitters and hormones of ADHD and tics, such as endorphins and acetylcholine. These hormones are involved in regulating many physiological and psychological activities of the human body, and can comprehensively improve ADHD and tics, as well as emotional instability, irritability, and hyperactivity in children.

5. Psychiatric treatment

Drug treatment is symptomatic. Excessive movements are often controlled by drug treatment. At the same time, proper education and management at home and school should not be neglected. The attitude towards the child should be handled with patience, care and love. The child's bad behavior and illegal behavior should be positively disciplined, inspired and encouraged. When there are achievements in behavioral treatment, rewards should be given, and mental pressure should not be exerted, let alone scolding or corporal punishment. For children with bad habits and learning difficulties, more specific guidance should be given, a regular life system should be implemented, good habits should be cultivated, and they should be helped to overcome learning difficulties and continuously enhance their confidence. Literature shows that drugs are effective, but drugs combined with education and behavioral guidance are more effective.

6. Massage therapy

Through Chinese medicine's pediatric massage, you can help your baby relieve irritation and allergies, calm your baby's emotions, and achieve a therapeutic effect after a period of massage.

The above content is an introduction to the relevant knowledge about the treatment methods of ADHD in children. In life, we must learn more about the relevant knowledge. The harm of this disease is very great, so we need to do a good job in prevention so as to reduce the occurrence of the disease and keep our children away from the troubles of the disease.