Question
Recently, I have been in good physical and mental condition without any scratches. Today, I suddenly woke up in the morning with pain in the back of my left knee joint and was afraid to move freely. When I gently pressed or touched various parts of my leg while sitting flat, there was no obvious pain. My ankles can move freely, but there is a significant pain when I move my legs. After a preliminary examination by an orthopedic doctor, it was found that there were no problems with the bones, and it was suggested to observe for a day before deciding. What are growth pains?
Answer
Growth pains usually occur during a child’s period of rapid growth. This is due to the rapid growth of the lower limb bones, while the surrounding nerves, muscles, tendons, and joint capsules grow at a slower pace, leading to the stretching of surrounding tissues and causing pain. Additionally, children are active and have a high level of physical activity, which can lead to the accumulation of acidic metabolic products between muscles, potentially causing muscle soreness. Growth pains can be relieved by taking vitamin C and adequate zinc supplementation.