New Semester Syndrome Checklist for February

Hello, this is Dr. Hyocheong Chae, director of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic in Dongcheon-dong, a place where kind hearts reside.

“Mom, why does my stomach hurt only when I go to school?” “Mom, can’t I skip kindergarten today?” “My head hurts and my stomach hurts only when I go to school…” When a new school year begins, many parents hear these complaints from their children every morning. At first, they might think it’s just a tantrum, but with recurring stomachaches and frequent irritability every morning, worry slowly creeps in.

Could your child be experiencing ‘new school year syndrome’? New school year syndrome refers to the tension and anxiety about unfamiliar environments, new people, and increased academic burden manifesting as physical symptoms such as abdominal pain, headaches, and loss of appetite. Children with weaker immune systems, in particular, may struggle even more, repeatedly experiencing symptoms like colds, indigestion, and sleep disorders.

It will just get better with time, right? Rather than dismissing it as something that will simply pass with time, it’s important to carefully observe your child’s mental and physical state. So, how can we help our children? In this article, we will examine the causes and symptoms of new school year syndrome and explore ways to help children have a healthy new school year with customized herbal medicine treatments tailored to their constitution and symptoms.

New school year syndrome refers to a type of adjustment disorder where children feel anxious and unable to adapt to a new environment. In other words, it’s a symptom of stress experienced during the process of adapting to an unfamiliar classroom, new friends, and so on. Children exhibiting new school year syndrome typically show increased fussiness, and complain of abdominal pain and headaches; in severe cases, they may even show symptoms of depression or anxiety.

The onset of new school year syndrome is known to be caused by the burden of adapting to a new environment and the pressure of increased academic workload. For students entering kindergarten or school for the first time, or returning to school after several months of vacation, new school year syndrome can naturally appear temporarily, but some students experience these symptoms more severely.

New school year syndrome is commonly observed during the period of elementary school entry and middle school entry, when puberty begins. New school year syndrome: Our child’s immunity comes first. Kindergarteners. Elementary school students.

Often manifests as somatization It often manifests as somatization. Various reactions appear, such as frequent colds, distractibility, increased irritability and anxiety, excessive tension, or sleep disorders where they cannot sleep soundly. Symptoms of indigestion and loss of appetite lead to decreased physical strength, and sensitive children may develop tic disorders due to tension.

Middle and high school students may experience various symptoms such as decreased physical strength, academic underachievement due to poor concentration, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, stunted growth, and skin troubles.

As a result, they may experience difficulties in daily life due to emotional instability and feelings of depression. Our child’s immunity to check in February! March is when the new school year begins, and children often feel significant physical and emotional burdens as they adapt to unfamiliar environments. This can lead to symptoms such as weakened immunity, frequent colds, loss of appetite, poor concentration, weakened digestive function, and increased stress.

Especially when starting group activities, it’s common for children to repeatedly experience infectious diseases like colds or hand-foot-and-mouth disease, making new school year health management even more crucial.

New School Year: Our Child’s Health and Learning Abilities too! Prepare with customized herbal medicine treatment. * 1:1 herbal medicine treatment through customized consultation To ensure a healthy new school year, 1:1 consultation and customized herbal medicine treatment tailored to each individual’s constitution and symptoms are effective. It’s not just about alleviating symptoms, but addressing the fundamental causes

and improving immunity to enhance both physical health and learning abilities. * 1:1 Customized Consultation A professional Korean medicine doctor thoroughly diagnoses the child’s constitution and health condition to provide personalized consultation and treatment. * Acupuncture Treatment + Customized Herbal Medicine Prescription Along with herbal medicine prescriptions tailored to the child’s condition, acupuncture treatment is combined to strengthen immunity and fundamentally improve the illness.

* Healthy Growth Check Through regular health check-ups, we manage not only physical growth but also emotional stability and improvement in learning abilities.

Bojungikgitang Gagam-bang: For those who frequently feel fatigued due to low energy and find it difficult to stay awake during study. Hyangsapyungwisan Gagam-bang: For those with weak spleen and stomach (digestive) function, unable to generate sufficient energy. Bopyaeyangyeongjeon Gagam-bang: For frequent colds or prolonged colds. Chongmyungtang / Cheongshinyangyeongtang Gagam-bang: For those experiencing learning difficulties due to poor concentration. Anjeonghwan (in-clinic prescription): For those with high stress and anxiety, complaining of sleep disorders.

Gongjindan: For short-term concentration enhancement or when consistent physical stamina management is needed. In addition to these, a prescription perfectly suited for your child will be provided through consultation and diagnosis by a Korean medicine doctor.

If you need more detailed information about new school year syndrome treatment, please feel free to contact Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic at any time. Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic in Dongcheon-dong pursues evidence-based integrated medicine.

This post was written directly by the medical staff of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic to provide medical information, in compliance with Article 56(2) and Article 57(3) of the Medical Service Act. The duration and outcome of treatment may vary from person to person, so please consult a qualified practitioner before beginning treatment.