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My son 6 years old have been complaining of knee and calf pain every now and then.he plays football and runs with no problem. what might be wrong ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Growing : Many times this is growing pains. Especially since he is fine with activities. If he has pains consistently after activities then have his doctor see him.

Answered 10/12/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

@ that age the first: -thing I worry about is hip disease such as Perthe's. I have seen many with no complaints of hip pain but only knee complaints. get him into see an orthopedic surgeon & be sure they X-ray the pelvis.

Answered 11/28/2017

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