🌙 Does your child complain of leg pain at night but wake up feeling fine the next morning?
In many children, this may be due to growing pains—a common and usually harmless condition that often affects children between 3 and 12 years of age. These pains typically occur in the thighs, calves, or behind the knees, especially in the evening or at night.
✅ Signs of Growing Pains:
✔️ Pain in both legs
✔️ Occurs mainly at night
✔️ Child plays normally during the day
✔️ No swelling, redness, or limping
🚨 When Should Parents Be Concerned?
Seek medical advice if your child has:
🔸 Persistent pain during the day
🔸 Swelling, redness, or warmth in the leg
🔸 Fever with leg pain
🔸 Limping or difficulty walking
🔸 Pain in only one leg that keeps coming back
🔸 Pain after a fall or injury
While growing pains are common, persistent or unusual leg pain should never be ignored. Early evaluation can help rule out fractures, infections, inflammatory conditions, or other orthopedic problems.
👨⚕️ Dr. Mohammed Bilal
MBBS, DNB (Orthopedics)
Consultant Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon
🏥 Brain Tower Hospital, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur
📅 Book a consultation for expert evaluation of your child's bone, joint, and muscle health.
