Question
A parent asks, how should one conduct a thorough examination for a 6 to 7-year-old child who experiences leg cramps and pain at night, causing loud cries in the dead of night?
Answer
The leg cramps and cries experienced by children at night are likely due to severe muscle pain rather than typical epilepsy seizures. This could be related to low blood calcium levels. It is recommended that parents take their child to the neurology department of a local hospital for an electroencephalogram (EEG) and blood calcium test. Treatment should involve actively supplementing calcium to alleviate the symptoms of nighttime leg cramps. These are the suggestions for “How to Check for Nighttime Leg Cramps in Children Aged 6 to 7,” hoping it is helpful to you, and wishing you good health.