Question
The child keeps complaining of foot pain before taking a nap. It happens every time they go to take a nap. They walk and run well during the day without any symptoms, but it’s mainly at night before napping that they complain of pain. Upon careful inspection of the feet, there are no obvious injuries. I’ve searched for information and read that it might be growth pain. At 1 year and 8 months old, the baby had a trace element test…
Answer
The cause of growth pain is not yet clear, but it is generally believed to be related to rapid growth and high levels of physical activity. It is recommended to allow the child to get plenty of rest, soak their feet before napping, perform appropriate massage, take an appropriate amount of vitamin C, avoid excessive exercise, and pay attention to a balanced diet, especially dairy products, to meet the needs of rapid growth.