School Refusal with Anxiety
Pediatrics Aarav•Gender: Male•Age: 8 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 6 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Severe crying and tantrums on school mornings
- Somatic complaints (stomach ache, nausea) before school bus arrival
- Clinging behavior and fear of separation from mother
- Disturbed sleep on Sunday nights
Clinical Assessment
Brought in for morning somatic complaints. Symptoms disappeared completely on weekends and holidays, indicating school-related separation anxiety.
Diagnostic Investigations: Abdominal ultrasound and clinical exams normal, ruling out organic causes for stomach pain.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Aimed at soothing the sensitive nervous system, reducing separation anxiety, and resolving somatic stomach pain.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Pulsatilla and Argentum Nitricum
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Gentle morning transition routines, avoiding physical pressure, and establishing a positive home-school communication channel.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Complete resolution of morning stomach aches and nausea
- Significant reduction in morning crying tantrums
- Independent boarding of the school bus without anxiety
- Improved peer interaction and school comfort
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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