Question
The newborn has been crying and fussing recently, and after examination, there are no abnormalities. What are the symptoms of growth pain?
Answer
Growth pain often occurs during a child’s rapid growth phase, characterized by irregular and varying degrees of pain in the limbs, especially in the lower limb joints. If other organic inflammatory diseases are ruled out and it is solely growth pain, there is no need to worry excessively. It is important to promptly supplement with calcium, consume foods rich in calcium, and also get adequate sunlight exposure to promote calcium absorption.