Question 1

what causes growing pains?

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Cause is unknown: A common musculoskeletal complaint in pediatrics , usually occurs at night in a child with normal examination and no symptom during the day. A diagnosis of growing pain is made only after a detailed assessment to exclude serious conditions. The child's discomfort needs to be acknowledged,  pain mgt.  when indicated. Follow up to monitor clinical course for reassurance &amp; to minimize false diagnosis

Question 2

what age growing pains stops ?

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Growing pains...: generally strike during two periods: in early childhood among 3- to 5-year-olds and, later, in 8- to 12-year-olds.

This is a helpful link that goes into more detail:   http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/growing_pains.html#

Question 3

are there really growing pains?

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Yes: Growing pain affects children ranging from 3 to 10 years old and is not too uncommon.

Question 4

what are growing pains exactly?

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See below: Growing pain refers to limb pain of unknown etiology, affecting children aged 3 to 10.  Child typically complains pain over legs only at night.  Limb pain extending to following day or associated with limping or  joint swelling certainly requires proper medical attention.

Question 5

how to deal with growing pains?

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Growing Pains: Growing Pains occur only at night and often respond to massage or medication such as Tylenol or Advil. They are not permanent. All the best.

Question 6

are adult growing pains normal?

Accepted Answer

No: "growing pains" is a misnomer since it is not caused by growing--it is  a benign non-inflammatory, non-injury-related musculoskeletal pain that affects children.  You can get non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain as an adult but it's never referred to as growing pains. Joint hypermobility syndrome is a major cause of benign joint pain in kids and is likely present in adults also. See your doctor.

Question 7

what to do to help growing pains?

Accepted Answer

Pain medication: Growing pains are usually in children and adolescents and are self-limited. They get better by themselves with time. If they are severe, you can use OTC analgesics like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen.

Question 8

what are the tests for growing pains?

Accepted Answer

Basic workup: Myalgia and growing pains is/are best evaluated by a good history and physical examination with select labs (eg looking for inflammation) as necessary.

Question 9

do growing pains mean you're growing?

Accepted Answer

Memories: My daughter would often ask me this.  The answer is yes. Sometimes certain parts of the body grows at different rates and that leaves the true rest to catch up. At times this can be painfull.

Question 10

how can i make growing pains hurt less?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy: Calcarea phosphorica helps a lot with growing pains. Fluids and massaging the legs at bedtime can also reduce the pains.

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