Patient's question:
My son is now 12 years old, but he is already 1.7 meters tall. Because my husband and I live at a higher altitude, his height has grown very quickly in the past two years. At night, his legs hurt so much that he can't sleep. So, I want to ask, what can be done about growing pains? Is there any way to relieve them?Doctor's answer:
If a child's pain worsens, it is usually caused by a calcium deficiency. You can give calcium supplements to relieve it. Gluconate calcium can be consumed to treat it. The phenomenon of growth pain usually does not require special treatment. The most effective treatment for pain episodes is to massage the child locally or apply heat to alleviate the pain and ensure the child's mental health. You can drink bone broth appropriately. Bone broth has a high calcium content. It can reduce the pain of growth, and it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold. When you have a cold, it is easy to worsen the pain symptoms.