Patient's question:
My nephew is quite mischievous and spends most of his time playing outside. Recently, he has been complaining of toe pain at night while sleeping. Of course, he also mentions this to his grandmother during the day, but sometimes he gets so engrossed in playing that he forgets everything. Thinking about how precious this grandson is and that he has everything he needs, and isn't lacking in any trace elements, I check his toes but don't notice anything unusual.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the possibility of growing pains is relatively high if your child's toe hurts. This condition often occurs because children have a relatively high level of activity and their long bones grow quickly, leading to a lack of coordination between the growth and development of local muscles and tendons, which results in physiological pain. When growing pains occur, there is generally no need for special treatment. The most effective way to manage the pain is to massage the affected area and apply heat to help alleviate the pain and provide the child with psychological care and a sense of security.