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What Causes Recurring Muscle Pain In An 8 Year Old?
Yes, my daughter (8) is having muscle pain, it comes and goes. Last week her doc said this was a virus. she had a slight fever last week, but no other symptoms. She could barely get up the steps tonight and needed help getting to the toilet. Is this a virus or something else?
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Hi...this could be a viral myositis or viral related muscle inflammation, but at the same time keeping in mind the age and gender if there is muscle swelling too I would consider the possibility of muscular dystrophy or myopathy (after clinically examining the kid). But as a physician has already examined your kid, you need not worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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