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What Causes Leg Pain In Children At Night?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: hello doc... My 7 year old daughter in the middle of the night screamed in pain regarding the area of her left leg from the knee down to the ankle. My wife is her teacher and says she was complaining about it throughout the day. She had this before and we took her to get tested and everything was good. Now it seems like the pain has come back. How do I know if this is just growing pains?

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but do not worry. Many a times vitamin D deficiency, hypocalcaemic tetany or musculoskeletal pains can be confused with growing pains. So, I would recommend you to get her tested for:
- 25(OH) D3 to rule out vitamin D deficiency
- S. Calcium, phosphorus, Alkaline Phosphatase
- CBC and ESR

You may upload the reports for my reference so that I can help you with the most definitive treatment. Also, upload the previous reports and medication prescription which she had taken.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (7 hours later)

Thank you very much I will do that.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Upload the reports for my reference

Detailed Answer:
Kindly upload the reports for my reference so that I may help you in the best possible way.
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar