3rd June 2018
This time, we talk about growing pains. We know that growing pains commonly occur between 3-6 years and 8-10 years of age, and are typically bilateral, symmetrical, muscular (calves and thighs), occurring at the end of the day or just when going to sleep and never affect activities of daily living and playing.
Here are some pointers as to what may not be a growing pain and may call for further investigations.
If the child has:
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PERIARTICULAR pain
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Affecting joint range of motion
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Associated with early morning stiffness
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Is asymmetrical or unilateral,
think of other mimics of growing pains.
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