Patient's question:
My child has been complaining about some pain in his feet or the bend of his legs recently, especially at night. Sometimes the pain is so severe that he can't sleep. Does growing pains require calcium supplements?Doctor's answer:
If there is no bruising or injury on the child's feet or knees, but pain occurs during sleep, it may also be due to growing pains. In fact, at this time, calcium supplementation may be beneficial. When growing pains occur, there is no need for special treatment. During the pain episode, effective measures can be taken, such as local massage or heat application, to alleviate the pain.