Growing pains
My son's pediatrician said that he has growing pains. He wakes up almost every night crying that his legs hurt. Otherwise he is very healthy. Is it normal for growing pains to cause this much discomfort?
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Accepted AnswerGrowing pains are a real phenomenon in children who grow rapidly. However, other causes of leg or joint pain should be ruled out, especially if the pain awakens the child in the middle of the night.
Did your son have a blood test? If not, ask his pediatrician to rule out lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and vitamin D deficiency. Any of these conditions may lead to bone or joint pain.
Dr.Monika
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