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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Knee

My son, who is 4, had strep throat in September. 1 month later he woke up at night crying with leg/knee pain. He started having knee pain all day and it was very severe at times....he would limp on one leg. I brought him in and had a strep test done, xrays, blood work. All seemed normal so they put him on Ibupropen treatment for 5 days. He never had swelling, redness, heat or fever and was happy and playing normal. He seemed to get better for a few days and the leg pain returned, but not as severe....my pediatrician told me try physical therapy to strenghten him knees. I was not happy with that answer so I got a second opinion. This doctor did a thorough exam and more extensive bloodwork. All was normal except one test (not sure of name) which lead him to believe he has some type of post-strep infection. The normal range is in the 300 s and his was in the 800 s. He didn t seemed too concerned and put him on a stronger antibiotic for 10 days. My son was great for the 10 days and 2 days after the medicine was done. This morning he said he couldn t straighten his leg and that the knee caps hurt when he pushed on them. I am at a dead end and really need some advice. Thanks, Sheri
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

There are many medical conditions that can cause knee pain in children.
One common cause can be growing pain, which are a common cause of leg pain in children.
These pains are muscle aches that can occur in the thighs, the knees, or the calves.
Other possible causes of leg pain that may be more serious can include juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
It should be excluded with examinations such as rheumatoid factor level.
Meanwhile,I suggest giving Tylenol for the pain.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Knee

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. There are many medical conditions that can cause knee pain in children. One common cause can be growing pain, which are a common cause of leg pain in children. These pains are muscle aches that can occur in the thighs, the knees, or the calves. Other possible causes of leg pain that may be more serious can include juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It should be excluded with examinations such as rheumatoid factor level. Meanwhile,I suggest giving Tylenol for the pain. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician