Patient's question:
Daughter has already entered the upper class in kindergarten and is preparing to start first grade next year. Currently, she is experiencing growing pains, which cause her to be extremely restless at night. I would like to ask what methods are effective for relieving growing pains in children?Doctor's answer:
Growing pain refers to pain in the area around the knee joint or the front of the thigh in children. These areas have no history of injury and normal activity. There is no swelling or tenderness in the local tissues. After examining the child, it is possible to rule out the possibility of other diseases and confirm growing pains. Growing pains are not a disease and do not require limiting a child's activity. However, if the pain is severe, it is important to ensure the child gets more rest in the near future, appropriately reduce physical activity, and relax the muscles. Avoid strenuous exercise. Family members can use a warm towel to massage or apply pressure to the child's painful area, which can relieve tension and alleviate the discomfort caused by the pain.