Question

Recently, my aunt’s child often feels leg pain during the night or in the middle of the night, especially on the left leg. Many people think this is growing pains, but why do growing pains only hurt on one side?

Answer

Growing pains are something many children experience, usually manifesting as intermittent lower limb pain. This type of pain is temporary and usually located around the knee area, with each person’s situation varying. The pain may last for several minutes to several hours, but after recovery, it’s as if it never happened.