Patient's question:
I wonder if there is really such a thing as growing pains in children. My child is now over four years old, and recently, when she sleeps until midnight, she cries saying her legs hurt, it seems to be the outer side of her right knee. She hasn't been injured in these days. Please advise the experts.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of children's growing pains is most important to rest promptly. Every night before going to bed, soak the child's feet and calves with hot water. But when the child is not tired, encourage more activities to exercise muscle strength and promote the natural correction of tibial deformities. When the pain is severe, local massage, painkillers, or a moderate amount of vitamin C can be taken. With proper rest, exercise, massage, and symptomatic medication, children's growing pains will be cured quickly without leaving any aftereffects or affecting the child's normal growth and development.