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5yo had low fever for 4 days. today she complains back of her knees r hurting&can't stand&walk properly. doctor said growing pain. does it make sense?

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Dr. Luis Eguiguren answered

Diagnosis unlikely : The clinical picture you describe is not suggestive of growing pains. Your child needs to be seen by a doctor.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2015

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A member asked:

5yo had low fever for 4 days. today she complains back of her knees r hurting&can't stand&walk properly. doctor said growing pain. does it make sense?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Eguiguren answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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