Question
Our 6-year-old boy is very active, always playing and never stops. He’s growing fast and eats a lot. The other day, he kept complaining about foot pain. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, they said it was growth pains in children. How should we handle growth pains in children? Should we give him any medicine?
Answer
Growth pains in children occur due to the strong pulling of tendons during their rapid growth and development, leading to pain. It’s common for children to experience pain in their bones and tendons either before they fall asleep at night or after a deep sleep. It could also be due to a calcium deficiency in the child. If a child has growth pains, you can give them a glass of milk before bedtime. This not only helps replenish calcium but also promotes deep sleep, which can alleviate the symptoms of growth pains.