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What Causes Recurring Fever With Leg Pain In A 10 Year Old Child?

I was wondering if you could give me an idea on what me son might have. For the last 6 weeks or so, he started out with a 4 day fever running around 103. It went alway for a few days and then it came back about 1 or 2 a week. Last week it was one night and this week it is tonight again. He is running about 103.5. He mentioned tonight that his legs hurt, howver being 10 thought maybe it was growing pains. Just not sure if that is part of it or not. We just scheduled another appt with his dr tomorrow morning. I was curious if you and any idea what it might be.
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of recurring fever with leg pain. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons, it seems like viral infection in your case such as viral pharyngitis. Leg pain is due to generalized weakness in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to stay hydrated with lots of fluid. You should avoid food like nuts and seafood and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult general practitioner/ pediatrician once for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test , stool test and take history . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , antibiotics and anti pyretic . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist or ENT specialist if the problem will be related with gastric or ear .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurring Fever With Leg Pain In A 10 Year Old Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of recurring fever with leg pain. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons, it seems like viral infection in your case such as viral pharyngitis. Leg pain is due to generalized weakness in body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to stay hydrated with lots of fluid. You should avoid food like nuts and seafood and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Consult general practitioner/ pediatrician once for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test , stool test and take history . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , antibiotics and anti pyretic . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist or ENT specialist if the problem will be related with gastric or ear . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari