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What can cause leg pain in a 5 year old? it wakes him at night, screaming. thought growing pains but only grew an inch in a year.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Leg pain: His pain is not due to growing. There could be a variety of causes causing him pain. He needs an examination by his pediatrician including blood work and possible xrays.

Answered 5/31/2015

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A member asked:

What can cause leg pain in a 5 year old? it wakes him at night, screaming. thought growing pains but only grew an inch in a year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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