A child’s inability to pay attention in class may be caused by a poor spleen and stomach, but not exclusively by this one cause. It can also be caused by a deficiency of Yin in the liver and kidneys or an excess of fire in the heart and liver.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common pediatric disorder that affects more boys than girls. It is a common pediatric disorder with a higher prevalence in boys than in girls. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by inattention or hyperactivity and is not age-appropriate. The prognosis is good, and most of them can gradually improve during adolescence.
If the spleen and stomach are not good, then the spleen and stomach will not produce enough qi and blood, which can cause the heart and spirit to lose nourishment, the heart and spirit to be lax, and the spleen hides the will, which is closely related to the spiritual thinking, so the child’s inattention in class may be caused by the spleen and stomach are not good. When the spleen and stomach are not good, loose stools, low food intake and abdominal distension, and fatigue (mental exhaustion and physical weakness) can occur on top of inattention.
If the child’s inability to concentrate in class is of the liver and kidney yin deficiency type, he or she may also experience lumbar and knee soreness and enuresis. In the case of Heart and Liver Fire Excessive type, it will also be accompanied by impatience, yellow urine and other manifestations. The exact cause of a child’s inattention in class needs to be determined by a doctor’s professional judgment.
Children’s inattention in class may also be caused by other reasons, so if the child has any discomfort, parents are advised to bring the child to the hospital for consultation, and early standardized treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.