Question
The child experienced leg pain for two days during growth and was diagnosed with growth pain. How should it be handled?
Answer
Growth pain typically occurs during the period of rapid growth when the rate of bone growth exceeds that of surrounding muscles and tendons, which may lead to discomfort from muscle and nerve misalignment. As the child grows older and taller, this pain usually diminishes and eventually disappears. During this time, symptoms can be relieved by maintaining moderate warmth, engaging in appropriate activities, and supplementing necessary calcium.