Patient's question:
What parts of the body are affected by growing pains, is it muscle pain or bone pain? Is it due to calcium deficiency?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Growing pain is caused by rapid growth of long bones, which is not well-coordinated with the growth and development of local muscles and tendons.Suggestions: The most common sites of growing pain are the knees, calves, and the front of the thighs. It is rare in the groin area, and joints are generally not affected. The pain is more pronounced at night, often related to excessive physical activity during the day. During episodes of pain, you can gently massage the affected area or apply heat to help alleviate the discomfort. You can also try distracting the child to help ease their pain. Wishing your child a healthy growth!