Question
A 4-year-old girl reported sudden pain in the back of her left knee in the morning, with no apparent history of injury, and her pain increased during leg movement. After an initial examination at an orthopedic hospital, no bone issues were found. How should this situation be assessed and handled?
Answer
After preliminary examination, the child may be experiencing growth pain. Growth pain typically occurs at night but can also appear during the day, usually without affecting the child’s growth and development, and it naturally disappears as they grow older. Treatment methods include diverting the child’s attention, using heat therapy or massage to relieve pain, reducing activity levels, and enhancing nutrition. This physiological pain is a normal part of growth and development, different from pathological pain, so parents should not worry excessively.