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MY 2 YEARS 5 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS INCORPORATED

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2020

Question: MY 2 YEARS 5 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS INCORPORATED IN MY HEALTH SCHEME HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT PAIN IN HER LEGS ESPECIALLY KNEES QUITE FREQUENTLY THESE DAYS MOSTLY IN THE EVENING AND NIGHT. SHE GETS RELIEF ONLY AFTER TAKING CALPOL. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE BRUISES, INJURY OR SWELLING ON ANY PART OF HER LEG. IS IT SERIOUS? IS IT GROW PAIN? PLEASE HELP AND ALSO SUGGEST ANY GOOD CALCIUM SUPPLIMENT WITH DOSES FOR HER...THANK YOU...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely growing pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on Ask A Doctor platform
I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
Pain in lower limb only which is more during evening and night in absence of any swelling,tenderness,redness is most likely growing pain.
I suggest you to do hot fomentation and gentle massage. Give acetaminophen if pain persists even after taking these measures.
Get serum vitamin D and calcium level done.
If the levels are low supplementation will be needed.
If you notice any new or worsening of symptoms please consult your pediatrician.

Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)

ok Doctor...Cant I give any normal calcium supplement without test? Actually I dnt feel like visiting any lab or medical centre during this covid situation..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can normal calcium supplement

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You can give calcium supplement with dose of 25 mg/kg/day. Also you can give 60000 u of vitamin d once a week for 4 weeks.Usually this dose does not causes any overdose and helps in maintaining the normal serum level.
Better get the test done for both vitamin d and calcium.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng