Question
A 6-year-old boy intermittently experiences pain in his right knee at night. Initially, it was believed to be growing pains or a lack of calcium, but after supplementing calcium, the situation remains fluctuating. It has also been observed that the pain intensifies during rainy and cloudy weather. Parents are seeking information on possible conditions and appropriate treatment methods.
Answer
Medical analysis indicates that right knee pain in children is commonly seen in rheumatoid arthritis, but the possibility of chronic osteomyelitis should also be ruled out. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for an X-ray examination and ensure that the child consumes enough water and eats easily digestible foods. After the doctor diagnoses it as growing pains, parents should cooperate with the treatment, including the use of painkillers such as ibuprofen, and pay attention to the child’s diet, avoiding irritating and cold foods. At the same time, good hygiene habits should be cultivated, and a reasonable diet maintained to promote healthy growth.