Question
Children experience knee pain, usually at night and sometimes during the day, but it started in the first half of this year.
Answer
Condition Analysis: Based on your description, it is considered that the pain may be caused by traumatic osteoarthritis. It could be due to frequent falls and injuries to the knee joint when the child was learning to walk. There is no specific medication for treatment; generally, rest and nutrition are emphasized, especially supplementing calcium and vitamins, preventing colds, and keeping warm. Most cases improve within 2-3 months. Ointments are generally avoided to prevent skin irritation on the child. If ointment is used, it should be applied 1-2 times a day to monitor the effectiveness, and medication should be discontinued if the effect is not satisfactory.