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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 ?
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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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@ 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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