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Suggest Remedy For Pull In The Hamstring

MY 2 ALMOST 3 YR OLD WOKE UP WITH RIGHT HAMSTRING PX. SHE COULDN T PUT WEIGHT ON IT FEW A FEW HOURS. SHE WAS LIMPING AND WHEN SHE DID PUT WEIGHT ON IT, IT GAVE OUT. NOW SHE SEEMS OK, JUST A SLIGHT LIMP. THE LEG GAVE OUT AGAIN EARLIER AT DAY CARE, BUT JUST ONCE.
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Hello,

I'm not sure you can be sure this is a muscle pull. Especially since she woke up with it, instead of watching it happen with a fall or extreme movement. However, if it has resolved, then it's fine and nothing to do. But if she is limping, complaining of pain, falling or otherwise not being able to consistently bear weight - she should see a doctor. It could be a break or an infection, or indeed "just a muscle pull."

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
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Suggest Remedy For Pull In The Hamstring

Hello, I m not sure you can be sure this is a muscle pull. Especially since she woke up with it, instead of watching it happen with a fall or extreme movement. However, if it has resolved, then it s fine and nothing to do. But if she is limping, complaining of pain, falling or otherwise not being able to consistently bear weight - she should see a doctor. It could be a break or an infection, or indeed just a muscle pull. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician