Question
What should be done when a child has leg and foot pain?
Answer
Prevent excessive play in children, avoid catching a cold, and add clothes as the weather changes. If a child has a cold or gastroenteritis, treatment should be sought promptly. If diagnosed with growth pain, the most important treatment measure is to limit activity, which is essential for recovery; next, take warming measures, as most pain can gradually disappear. For older children, oral vitamin C and vitamin B6 can be taken to shorten the course of the illness; if the pain is severe, painkillers can be taken under a doctor’s guidance.