Patient's question:
Healthy male child, 2 years old, brought to the hospital due to occasional back pain (unable to specify whether it's aching or painful). The doctor did not conduct any examination before sending him for an X-ray. The X-ray taken was a CR of the spine in both anteroposterior and lateral positions, covering a wide range of areas, almost the entire body. The dose was also very high, possibly around 150 mSv, with no protective measures taken. At 1 year old, he had also undergone one lung X-ray, and at 1.5 years old, one foot X-ray. How can a child be exposed to so much X-ray radiation at such a young age? It increases the risk of developing leukemia, cancer, or hereditary malignant diseases in the future (after a decade or so). How can this be prevented? What should be noted in terms of diet?Doctor's answer:
Hello, back pain can be caused by many reasons, such as acute or chronic muscle injuries, fatigue spasms, spinal fatigue, poor posture, or even referred pain from organ issues, like appendicitis, which sometimes leads to pain in the stomach and back reflex zones. Neck problems can also cause back pain.There are many factors that contribute to growing pains. If a child is diagnosed with growing pains, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and ensure a balanced diet.