Question
What causes leg pain in children?
Answer
Hello, based on the age of your child and the symptom of leg pain, it is likely that they are experiencing growing pains. Growing pains occur when a child’s body grows quickly, causing the tendons in the lower legs to be pulled, leading to pain. Some children may be deficient in calcium during this period, but supplementing calcium does not significantly help alleviate growing pains, as the cause is not bone-related but rather soft tissue fatigue. The most important thing is to ensure adequate rest. After school, if your child’s knees or lower legs feel uncomfortable, do not force them to engage in more physical activity. Before going to bed each night, use warm water to soak your child’s feet and lower legs. However, when your child is not tired, encourage them to be more active to strengthen muscle power and promote the natural correction of talus deformities. When pain is severe, localized massage, painkillers, and moderate vitamin C intake can also be considered. With proper rest, exercise, massage, and symptomatic medication treatment, children’s growing pains will heal quickly without leaving any sequelae or affecting their normal growth and development.