Question
My child’s feet and ankles always hurt. Since November 2010, the pain has worsened at night, sometimes even waking them up, and this has happened 5 to 6 times.
Answer
According to the X-ray results, the child’s pain may be due to growing pains, which occur when the rate of bone growth exceeds muscle growth. Usually, no special treatment is needed. It is recommended to supplement with calcium, engage in more physical activity, and apply heat therapy to improve the symptoms. If diagnosed with growing pains, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s treatment plan, including gastrointestinal depressurize measures, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should maintain a reasonable diet and avoid consuming irritating and cold foods.