Question
My son is 4 years old and has been complaining of foot pain recently. Sometimes he wakes up 2 to 3 times a night due to the pain. What could be the cause?
Answer
There can be various reasons for a child to wake up with foot pain at night, including calcium deficiency, tonsillitis, and other infections. If accompanied by symptoms like excessive sweating, restlessness, easy to be startled, and alopecia, it may indicate calcium deficiency. Treatment options include taking cod liver oil, calcium supplements, and glucose acid calcium and vitamin AD drops. If the cause is tonsillitis, timely administration of amoxicillin, vitamin C, and cow gallbladder detox tablets is required. At the same time, enhancing immunity can be achieved by taking herbs like Yu Ping Feng San.