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What Causes Severe Pain In Calves Of A Child?
my son is 6 years old. he is always having leg pains from his knees down passed his ankles. it happens for about 23 days out of one month. i do pain relievers and heating pad and gentle massages. there are days that he limps because of the pain in his legs. The doctor keeps saying that it is just growing pains. but im in need of more advise
Tue, 18 Feb 2020
Hello,
I agree with your doctor that the symptoms seem to be related to growing pain. I recommend to so an X-ray of the legs to exclude other diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using magnesium supplement and warm compresses at the painful area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I agree with your doctor that the symptoms seem to be related to growing pain. I recommend to so an X-ray of the legs to exclude other diagnosis. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using magnesium supplement and warm compresses at the painful area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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