Patient's question:
Here is the English translation of the provided text, with the newline characters ("") kept as they are:For a friend, I'm asking for some information. Could you please explain what exactly growing pains are? At what age should they occur in children? What are the symptoms, and when do they end this phase?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, lady. Growing pains occur when a child's length increases rapidly and the calf tendons are stretched. Between the ages of 5-7, the increase in body length surpasses the increase in body weight, known as the first growth period. Therefore, children aged 5-7 often experience growing pains. If this is the case, the pain occurs during rest and before going to sleep at night. If there are no abnormalities in the legs, active movement or play is painless, it is a physiological pain, temporary, and will improve over time without the need for treatment. The pain can be relieved by local massage or by diverting the child's attention with activities such as looking at pictures, playing with toys, or playing games, to alleviate the feeling of pain and abnormal pain. However, in contrast to growing pains, the pain intensifies during activity and may even lead to limited mobility, but the pain subsides during rest. It is important to seek medical attention for examination and treatment in a timely manner.