Author(s)

Chuanshen Hu ¹, Yutang Liu ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712000, China
² Xi'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Encephalopathy Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710000, China

Corresponding Author

Yutang Liu

ABSTRACT

Intellectual development disorder in children is mainly characterized by varying degrees of limitations in intellectual function and social adaptability. Treatment methods include traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, as well as rehabilitation training. Currently, the therapeutic effect of Western medicine for this disease is limited. In traditional Chinese medicine, the main approach is syndrome differentiation and treatment combined with acupuncture. The combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine can improve the therapeutic effect of this disease. This article aims to review the research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of intellectual development disorder from both traditional Chinese and Western medicine perspectives, providing certain guidance for the treatment of this disease.

KEYWORDS

Intellectual Development Disorder; Five Softnesses without Delay; Integrated Diagnosis and Treatment of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

CITE THIS PAPER

Chuanshen Hu, Yutang Liu, Research Progress on the Integrated Treatment of Intellectual Development Disorders with Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. MEDS Chinese Medicine (2025) Vol. 7: 143-150. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2025.070219.

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