What causes leg pain in children at night?

Patient's question:

Lower leg pain before going to sleep and at night

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: General growing pains often occur at night, and it is considered that they may be caused by growing pains.
Advice: It is recommended that you pay attention to calcium supplementation for your child (even if the test shows no calcium deficiency) while avoiding strenuous exercise. If the pain persists, take your child to the hospital's orthopedics department for a check-up to determine if it is caused by a disease.
There are many causes of growing pains. If your child is confirmed to have growing pains, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate in gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.