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What Causes Pain In Legs Of A Child?
My son 5 year old son has been sick for the past month. First two sinus infections treated with antibiotics then two rounds of strep throat and an ear infection treated with antibiotics. Now he is complaining that his legs (specifically his shin bones) hurt when he puts pressure on them. He will not walk (except for on his tiptoes). He can not stand flat footed as this causes too much pain. Any ideas as to what is going on? I have given him Motrin, tried rubbing his legs, warm bath and ice.
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
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The condition described by your question most probably is post viral myalgia.
Its quite common and self limiting condition though scary.In this condition muscles ache after a viral fever and are painful to touch.Give your Child a good bedrest,painkillers and alot of fluids to drink like soup juices coffee.Hot fomentaion will also help ease the pain.The condition will pass on its own.Thank you for using healthcare magic.Good luck.
The condition described by your question most probably is post viral myalgia.
Its quite common and self limiting condition though scary.In this condition muscles ache after a viral fever and are painful to touch.Give your Child a good bedrest,painkillers and alot of fluids to drink like soup juices coffee.Hot fomentaion will also help ease the pain.The condition will pass on its own.Thank you for using healthcare magic.Good luck.
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