Patient's question:
Recently, my son has been complaining that his legs hurt. At first, I thought he might have injured himself somewhere, so I pressed his legs with my hands and asked him if it hurt, but he said it didn't. He said it mainly hurts when he takes naps at night, often experiencing spasms and numbness in his legs, but it's fine during the day. What kind of help is needed: What foods are good for growing pains?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is likely due to an unbalanced diet or poor digestion leading to calcium deficiency. It is recommended to consume more milk in your daily diet, maintain a balanced diet without missing meat, get more sun exposure, and take calcium supplements such as calcium lactate. For your situation, it is best to have a professional examination in a hospital department. Before taking a nap in the evening, use warm water to bathe your child's feet and calves. However, when the child is not tired, encourage more exercise to strengthen muscle strength and promote the natural correction of tibial deformity. The treatment for children's growing pains is most important to ensure timely rest. After school, if the child experiences discomfort in the knees or calves, do not force them to engage in more activities.