Question
My 2.5-year-old has been complaining of left knee pain recently. Although we’ve given him calcium tablets and applied cold compresses, there are no obvious bumps or injuries. I’m not sure what the possible cause might be?
Answer
First, try giving the child some time to digest the calcium supplements and cod liver oil, and observe if the symptoms improve. If the symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to undergo a knee joint X-ray to rule out any organic issues. Meanwhile, a gentle warm compress using a 20% magnesium sulfate solution can be applied, along with the external application of Yunnan Baiyao ointment. Additionally, taking Sanqi Injury Tablets and invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis (TCM) capsules can also help alleviate the symptoms. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!