Question
My child, who is over 3 years old, has been saying her left knee hurts periodically. We’ve checked and she doesn’t have a calcium deficiency. I’ve consulted many people, and they all say it’s growth pain, and the examination is just for reference, supplementing calcium should be enough. I’ve been spacing out the supplements (afraid of overdoing it), and she still complains of pain sometimes. About half a year ago, I noticed a clear 1 cm blood vessel on the inner side of her left lower leg calf, it’s not prominent and it doesn’t hurt when I touch it.
Answer
Disease Analysis: Hello. Based on your description, your child’s condition should be classified as growth pain, which is a common occurrence in clinical practice. Therefore, there is no need to worry. Since there is no calcium deficiency, have you had an X-ray taken? If the bone structure has been confirmed as normal through an X-ray, then you can rest easy. As the child grows older, the issue will resolve itself. For more specific details, you can ask your local hospital for further clarification. I hope my response is somewhat helpful. Wishing you good health. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.