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My son complains of leg pain at night. there is no swelling or redness. normally he will complain for a couple of nights and then it will subside?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Growing pains: Likely due to "growing pains" although growth isn't really painful. These leg pains are a throbbing dull pain often in the front of thighs , calves or behind the knees. These pains tend to happen at night and can wake a child from sleep. Pains can be relieved by massage and or a warm heating pad.

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Answered 3/2/2017

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A member asked:

My son complains of leg pain at night. there is no swelling or redness. normally he will complain for a couple of nights and then it will subside?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Saghafi and 3 doctors agreed

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