Question
The child often complains of heel pain and was diagnosed with growing pains by the doctor. They were advised to enhance nutrition, but they’ve been eating well all along. The pain has been persisting for nearly two months, and it’s been worsening recently.
Answer
This condition is often related to a deficiency in calcium and vitamin D in children, and its recurrence is associated with the rapid growth and development of the child. The main symptom is pain. It is recommended to give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for treatment. In daily life, encourage the child to eat more foods rich in calcium, and when the weather is good, take the child out to get plenty of sunlight.