There are three main categories to consider. The first, a red flag, is recurrent limb pains waking the child every night, with pain in the same limb and the same part of the limb. This is often the first sign of a bone tumour; some are benign, but some, such as Ewing’s sarcoma, are malignant.
Consult your child’s care provider if you’re concerned about your child’s leg pain or the pain is: Persistent. Still present in the morning. Severe enough to interfere with your child’s usual activities.
Physical red flags include things like delays in motor skills or abnormalities in physical appearance. Behavioral red flags includes social withdrawal or aggressive behaviors. Communication-related red flags include things like delays in speech development or difficulty understanding language.
Many children have pains in their legs without any obvious cause and these are often called growing pains. Even though the child can be in a lot of pain, no damage is happening to the child’s bones or muscles, and growing pains can respond to simple treatments.
If your child is limping, is complaining of pain during the day, is unwell or if the leg is sore to touch, you need to get your child checked by a doctor. They may have an infection or an injury.
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