Patient's question:
My child is 5 years old this year. At night, he always complains of leg pain. After a thorough check, everything is fine. The doctor said it's growing pains and that he needs to take calcium supplements. However, even after I gave him calcium pills, there hasn't been any significant improvement. Are there more effective and direct methods to relieve growing pains?Doctor's answer:
At the age of 18, children are in the period of fastest physical growth and development. If they do not have a well-balanced dinner during this time or lack nutrients in their diet, it is easy for them to suffer from calcium and zinc deficiencies, as well as a lack of other vitamins, which can affect their normal physical growth and development. Some may even experience recurring growing pains. Therefore, it is best to consistently supplement their diet with calcium, while also ensuring they get enough vitamin D to promote calcium absorption. Additionally, they should consume more healthy foods rich in calcium and spend more time in the sun regularly.