What Are the Causes of Children’s Leg Pain?

Question

Children tend to accumulate lactic acid between their tissue cells due to excessive activity, leading to leg pain. So, what are the specific causes of children’s leg pain?

Answer

Children, being lively and active, have a vigorous metabolism. Excessive activity may lead to lactic acid buildup between tissue cells, which then stimulates nerve endings and causes pain. This is also why we feel body pain after intense exercise. Parents should be aware that if a child feels pain during the day but not at night, it is often due to growth pains. For growth pains, there is no need to limit the child’s activities or seek medical assistance unless the pain is severe, in which case the child should rest more.