Question
My child experiences lower limb pain approximately once a week in the morning, lasting for about two to three minutes, and this has happened three times. We have sought medical advice at a children’s hospital without improvement. Today, we visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, but no details of past treatments and outcomes were provided. Please assist in identifying the cause and offering solutions.
Answer
Based on the information provided, it is suspected that the pain may be due to growth pain. This condition often occurs in children with high levels of activity, as the growth of long bones outpaces that of muscles and tendons, resulting in physiological pain. Growth pain usually does not require special treatment. When pain occurs, the most effective solution is to provide localized massage or cold compresses for the child to alleviate the pain and offer psychological care and a sense of security.