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Growth Delay
Not growing well in height,
smaller build compared to peers.
Strong foundations for your child's healthy growth.
Comprehensive care for growth, immunity, and brain development.
Comprehensive care for growth, immunity, and brain development.
Pediatric Growth Clinic
Is your child smaller than their peers?
Growth is all about timing.
We need to find and address the root causes.
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Precocious Puberty
Secondary sexual characteristics appearing too early,
concern about premature growth plate closure.
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Frequent Colds & Rhinitis
Weak immunity leads to
constant minor illnesses.
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Tics & ADHD
Restless or repetitive behaviors
making school life difficult.
Special Diagnosis System
Removing growth obstacles comes first
A child's growth isn't just about bones getting longer. They need to eat well, sleep well, and stay healthy for their height to reach its full potential.
Most children who aren't growing well have an underlying reason.
They may not be sleeping deeply due to rhinitis, have poor nutrient absorption from a weak digestive system, or be using all their growth energy fighting frequent colds.
At 동제당한의원, we precisely assess growth plate status through radiology referrals and conduct our own body type analysis to identify the fundamental obstacles blocking your child's growth.
True growth treatment isn't just about height-boosting medicine — it's about nurturing your child's innate ability to grow strong and healthy on their own.
Specialized diagnosis system
Core Solution Core Treatment Principles
Core Treatment Principles
for Unlocking Hidden Growth
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Digestive Strengthening
Supports spleen and stomach function to improve appetite and nutrient absorption.
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Immunity Enhancement
Treats frequent colds and rhinitis to preserve energy for growth.
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Growth Plate Stimulation
Stimulates acupuncture points around growth plates to promote bone and muscle development.
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Brain Function Stabilization
Reduces stress and promotes quality sleep to support growth hormone secretion.
Growth Mini Assessment
Just 1 minute. Find the right prescription for you.
Pediatric/Student Mini Diagnosis
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What worries you most about your child?
Customized Solutions by Type
Treatment methods differ based on your child's constitution and growth stage.
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Poor appetite and
smaller than peers
Main Symptoms
- • Picky eater with very limited diet
- • Frequently complains of stomachaches
- • Low stamina, tires easily
Diagnosis Pattern
Spleen-Stomach Deficiency (脾胃虛弱), Qi-Blood Insufficiency
Recommended Treatment
Digestive Tonic Herbal Medicine
Strengthens the digestive system to improve nutrient absorption.
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Early signs of puberty
with rapid maturation
Main Symptoms
- • Secondary sexual traits before age 8-9
- • Body odor and acne appearing
- • Sudden height spurt
Diagnosis Pattern
Yin Deficiency with Heat (陰虛火動), Precocious Puberty
Recommended Treatment
Growth-Regulating Herbal Medicine
Clears excess heat and regulates the pace of maturation.
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Constantly catching colds
and poor sleep from rhinitis
Main Symptoms
- • Cold/rhinitis every season change
- • Nasal congestion, mouth breathing
- • Cannot sleep deeply, tosses and turns
Diagnosis Pattern
Lung-Kidney Deficiency (肺腎虛弱), Low Immunity
Recommended Treatment
Immunity-Boosting Herbal Medicine
Strengthens respiratory immunity to improve sleep quality and growth.
동제당한의원 Growth Clinic Treatment Program
Treatments children can enjoy without resistance.
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Tasty Growth Herbal Medicine
Reduced bitterness with child-friendly flavors —
customized tonic they'll actually take willingly.
customized tonic they'll actually take willingly.
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Pediatric & Sticker Acupuncture
Painless needles and press-on sticker needles
for gentle growth plate stimulation.
for gentle growth plate stimulation.
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Growth Massage & Exercise
Relaxes muscles around the growth plates
and guides proper posture exercises.
and guides proper posture exercises.
Medical Team
Director Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
With 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Choi provides integrated healing solutions that restore the body's balance — from weight management to chronic and intractable conditions.
Treatment Process
Treatment Process
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Growth Plate Check & Body Type Assessment
Growth plate examination via radiology referral,
plus precise diagnosis of constitution and weak organs.
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Treating Growth Obstacles
First addressing conditions like rhinitis
and digestive issues that hinder growth.
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Customized Growth Prescription
Herbal medicine and acupuncture tailored
to the child's growth stage.
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Regular Check-ups & Management
Growth progress monitored every 3 months
with lifestyle habit guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What if my child has trouble taking herbal medicine?
A. We offer various child-friendly formulations including granule packets, jelly types, and flavored syrups for easy administration.
Q. When should we get a growth plate examination?
A. Growth plate status is checked via radiology referral when needed. It's best to check after age 5, around school entry, or before puberty begins.
Q. Can precocious puberty be treated as well?
A. Yes, we provide concurrent treatment that regulates sex hormones to slow maturation and extend the growth period.
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Growth & Health Column
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