How to deal with growing pains in children?

Patient's question:

How to deal with growing pains in children? Is it necessary to go to the hospital for treatment? If treated, how long does it take to recover? Please help me, thank you

Doctor's answer:

Hello, growing pains generally occur during several peak periods of physical development in children and are mostly found around the knee joints or the front of the lower legs. The pain area typically does not exhibit local symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, or tenderness. The pain is usually more pronounced at night and worsens during rest, while it may even subside after activity. There are rarely other accompanying symptoms, such as the headache and nausea you mentioned.
Advice: For growing pains, special treatment is generally not required. Helping the child shift their attention usually helps alleviate the pain. If the child also experiences symptoms like headache or nausea, it is recommended to take them to a doctor to consider whether other conditions may be causing the symptoms.