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What do you do for a child who is experiencing growing pains?
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Reassurance: Reassurance is number one. Secondly, if the pain is "severe", simple analgesics like tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin would normally suffice. Avoiding excessive sports activities, known to cause/aggravate pain may be sometimes helpful.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Supportive care: Provide support with heat pads, massage the area, and occasionally a otc children's pain medicine. The pain is real, so it needs to be taken seriously.
Answered 6/25/2013
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