Patient's question:
A colleague's child is 10 years old this year. He has recently been complaining of leg pain. He went to the hospital for various examinations, but nothing was found. The doctor said it might be growing pains. Hello, is growing pains very painful?Doctor's answer:
What we refer to as growing pains are recurring pains in both legs during the process of children's growth and development. These pains typically recur in two age groups: 3-5 years old or 8-12 years old. The location of the pain is usually behind the knees, the front of the thighs, or the back of the calves. The pain generally occurs in the afternoon or at night, and occasionally wakes the child up. Some children may be more sensitive to pain. Growing pains do not affect a child's growth and development.