Growing pains in children are common, and the term is often inappropriately used as diagnosis for any unexplained musculoskeletal leg pain in children. The true syndrome of growing pains that the diagnosis should be reserved for:
it usually peaks around ages 4 to 5, but can occur up to age 12.
it generally occurs just behind the knee at night and is usually relieved by rubbing.
growing pains do not occur during the day.
growing pains occur in the muscle and not the joints.
The
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