What Causes Severe Calves Pain While Treating Influenza-B?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: Hi, my granddaughter age 9 for last two days has been experiencing moderate to severe leg pain in her calves. It came on suddenly, and hurts when she tries to walk. We have given her childrens ibuprophen, she was diagnosed with infulenza B about 3days ago has had it for the last 5 days but no longer has fever a little cough left. She describes the leg pain as a hard cramp. Charley horse? Can a child be given supplements, magnesium calcium, potassium. She doesnt eat potatos often and will only eat a banana every now and then, Am I thinking correctly or what could it be. She is a little chunky, maybe 10 ibs over weight.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I need some more information and, blood work

Detailed Answer:
Welcome, Dear XXXX!

I welcome you at my Virtual Clinic. I have gone through your concerns regarding the leg cramps and pains of your granddaughter. Well, I need some answers:-

*Is there any observed weakness started in the legs?
*Any noted blood in stools, or dark colored stools?
*diarrhoea?
*constipation?
*nausea vomiting?

What have you tried for the Influenza B infection and how is it right now?
Any other medications she is taking right now?
Has she got all her vaccinations done properly, on time?

Can you please go for a lab test, Complete Blood Count, and Peripheral Blood Film for better diagnosing and assisting your granddaughter?

Hope to see you soon with Answers and The Labs.
Have a nice time and feel free to contact directly from my profile "Ask me a question" tab for prompt reply.

Regards!
Dr. Hanif XXXXXXX PA, USA

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj