Question
My child, who is seven years old and in elementary school, has been feeling knee pain recently. I’m worried whether it might be growth pain.
Answer
Growth pains are a common phenomenon in the growth stage of children and usually do not require excessive concern. This is because the body grows and develops rapidly, and the muscles and bones may not be able to fully adapt to this rate of growth, leading to muscle soreness or leg pain. This condition usually does not affect normal daily life, but it is recommended to supplement trace elements in a timely manner and undergo relevant examinations.