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My 4yo wakes up once every couple weeks or months screaming her leg hurts. advil (ibuprofen) helps and fine from there on. no fevers or swelling?

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Growing pains: This could be growing pains. Is it only one extremity always? Consider an appt with the pediatrician for evaluation since growing pains is a diagnosis of exclusion

Answered 12/13/2014

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A member asked:

My 4yo wakes up once every couple weeks or months screaming her leg hurts. advil (ibuprofen) helps and fine from there on. no fevers or swelling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Xanthopoulos answered

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