Patient's question:
The child often complained of leg discomfort when they were around 12 or 13 years old. At that time, it was thought to be due to calcium deficiency or rapid growth, and it wasn't taken seriously. However, in December last year, the condition worsened. The child couldn't sit still in class and felt extremely uncomfortable after sitting for a long time, only able to attend morning classes. I took them to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, who said the issue was due to insufficient kidney qi and poor blood circulation. The child took some herbal medicine, which helped improve the condition enough to attend school, but it didn't return to normal. In May of this year, the child felt particularly uncomfortable, but no abnormalities were found during hospital examinations.Doctor's answer:
Leg pain is usually caused by a herniated disc compressing the nerves in this case.In general, this condition can often be treated with acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, or other treatments. Alternatively, minimally invasive surgery can be used for treatment. Avoid overexertion and getting cold. Do not sit or stand for long periods.