Examination Anxiety in Adolescents
Pediatrics Srinath Varma•Gender: Male•Age: 16 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 1 year
Presenting Complaints & History
- Extreme anxiety, panic, and sleep issues before exams
- Trembling, sweating, and palpitations when entering the exam hall
- Frequent stomach upset, diarrhea, or headaches on exam days
- Memory blockages (forgetting prepared answers) during tests
Clinical Assessment
High school student presenting with test anxiety that affected academic performance despite preparation.
Diagnostic Investigations: Normal thyroid profile; physiological assessment confirming anxiety-related hyper-sympathetic activity.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional treatment to calm the autonomic nervous system, reduce anticipation anxiety, and improve focus.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Argentum Nitricum 200C and Gelsemium
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Structured study schedule with breaks, relaxation breathing, healthy sleep patterns, and avoiding caffeine.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Significant reduction in test-related panic and anxiety
- No palpitations, trembling, or stomach upset on exam days
- Significant improvement in mental clarity and recall during tests
- Sustained improvement during follow-up with improved grades
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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