Patient's question:
What are the reasons for your child's leg pain?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your child's age and the symptom of leg pain, it is analyzed that your child is experiencing growing pains at this stage. Growing pains are caused by rapid growth in the child's body, which leads to the stretching of calf tendons and results in pain.Some children may experience calcium deficiency during this period, but calcium supplements do not provide significant relief for growing pains. This is because the cause of growing pains is not related to bones but rather to soft tissue fatigue. The most important thing is to ensure timely rest. If your child feels discomfort in the knees or calves after school, do not force them to engage in more physical activity.
Before going to bed every night, soak your child's feet and calves in warm water. However, when your child is not fatigued, encourage them to be more active to strengthen muscle strength and promote the natural correction of tibial deformities. During periods of severe pain, local massage, pain relievers, or a moderate intake of vitamin C can be used.
With proper rest, exercise, massage, and symptomatic medication, pediatric growing pains will heal quickly without leaving any aftereffects or affecting the child's normal growth and development.