Question
No external injury, pain in the feet at night without apparent cause, mainly affecting the ankle joints. Laboratory and detailed examination results: none. Previous treatment and effectiveness: none. What is the problem and how to solve it?
Answer
Growing pains can be described as a physiological pain that occurs during the normal growth of a child’s bones. Apart from the aforementioned discomfort, it generally has no significant impact on the child’s growth and development. Growing pains usually do not require medication or special solutions; a little rest is enough to alleviate the pain. For those with more pronounced pain, oral vitamin C can be taken, which also helps to alleviate the pain. The child should also consume more vegetables to obtain vitamin C.