Patient's question:
My baby is 5 years old this year. Recently, I found that my baby has been growing taller very quickly, and my baby has also been saying that her legs hurt a lot recently. I think this is the growth pain associated with her growing taller. How can growth pain in children be relieved?Doctor's answer:
Growing pains are a type of muscular pain, and when experiencing growing pains, special treatment is generally not required. When the pain occurs, reducing activity is the most effective way to manage it. Local massage and heat application can help alleviate the pain and provide the child with psychological care and a sense of security. Family members can use a warm towel to massage or apply heat to the child's painful area, which can ease tension and relieve the discomfort caused by the pain. When massaging, it is important to pay attention to the pressure applied, allowing the child to fall asleep gently.