Question
My three-and-a-half-year-old child often complains of foot pain lately. It doesn’t hurt during the day, but when they go to bed late at night, they cry and kick their feet around, saying their feet hurt. I give them a massage, and they fall asleep again, with no redness or swelling. Previous treatment and effects: It started hurting at night recently. Seeking help: I would like to know what might be causing this.
Answer
Hello: There are two possible situations for your baby’s leg pain. One is a calcium deficiency, and the other is growth pain or fatigue from playing too much. I suggest you take them to the hospital for a detailed trace element check for diagnosis and then treat accordingly. If it’s a calcium deficiency, you can give them some Longmu Strengthening Bone powder, which is well-cooked and doesn’t require additional AD agent. During this time, combine food supplementation by eating more calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, fish, shrimp shells, kelp, and bone soup. Also, eat more vitamin D-rich foods like pork liver, lamb liver, and beef liver to enhance calcium absorption. Wishing your baby grows up healthy.