Patient's question:
My child has been in good physical and mental condition recently, with no recurrence of scrapes. This morning at 5 a.m., the child suddenly woke up complaining of pain behind the left knee joint (usually waking up around 7 a.m.). They were also unable to move freely. When lightly pressing or touching different parts of the leg while sitting, there was no obvious pain. The ankle could move freely, but leg movement caused significant pain. At a nearby orthopedic hospital, the doctor conducted a preliminary and thorough examination and found no issues with the bones, advising to wait and see for a day.What kind of help is needed: What is growing pains?
Doctor's answer:
Due to the rapid growth and development period, the lower limb bones grow quickly, while the surrounding nerves, muscles, tendons, joint capsules, etc., grow at a relatively slower pace, causing the bones to pull on the surrounding tissues, leading to pulling pain again. Additionally, children are active and energetic, with high levels of physical activity. The large amount of acidic decomposition metabolites produced during exercise, such as lactic acid, accumulates between the tissues, which can result in muscle soreness. Children with growth pain can take vitamin C, and some low-zinc young children can be appropriately supplemented with zinc, all of which can alleviate symptoms.