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My 12 year old daughter's hips and back hurts. is it because of puberty??

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Please get her checked, pubertal growth isn't known to cause such picture, may be some colicky pains associated with ovulatory periods after starting her menses, but not back or hip pains, wish you both wellness

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Answered 4/24/2016

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