What age is growing pain?

Patient's question:

Patient Gender: Female
Description of Symptoms: Pain in the ankle at night

Doctor's answer:

Growing pains may be severe, and the most important thing is to rest promptly. Avoid excessive exercise. Appropriately supplement with calcium and oral vitamin C. Use a hot water bottle for heat therapy at night. Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications can be used when necessary. It will not cause sequelae or affect the normal growth and development of children. However, first check if there is a possibility of rheumatic fever and synovitis. It can occur during the growth period.