Patient's question:
The child is four years old and was perfectly healthy before going to bed at night. In the middle of the night, the child said they were in pain, and in the morning, they said they were still in pain, specifically mentioning that the pain was on the left side of their thigh. When asked to move, the child cried out in pain and did not cooperate with getting dressed. When left alone, they lay quietly in bed, just like a normal person. When asked to get up or be picked up, they also showed signs of pain.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it might be growing pains, which refers to pain around the knee joints or the front of the thighs and calves in children. These areas have no history of trauma. It is likely to be growing pains, and the most important thing is to rest promptly. Avoid excessive exercise. Appropriately supplement calcium and oral vitamin C. Use a hot water bottle for heat therapy at night. If necessary, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. It will not cause any aftereffects or affect the normal growth and development of children.