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What Causes Severe Calf Pain In A 6 Year Old?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi my 6 year old daughter woke up yesterday morning with sever calf pain. She was crawling around yesterday and only walking a little bit last night. She just woke up this morning and is having the same pain in her calves...
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severe calf pain in otherwise healthy child is indicative of tetany which is seen in hypocalcemic conditions. your child needs calcium supplement along with vitamin d and her illness will improve.
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What Causes Severe Calf Pain In A 6 Year Old?

severe calf pain in otherwise healthy child is indicative of tetany which is seen in hypocalcemic conditions. your child needs calcium supplement along with vitamin d and her illness will improve.