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Growing pains.

D Atar1, W B Lehman, A D Grant

  • 1Pediatric Orthopedic Department, Soroka Medical Center Beer Sheva, Israel.

Orthopaedic Review
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Growing pains are common leg pains in children aged 3-12, often occurring at night. Their cause remains unknown, and diagnosis involves excluding other conditions, with supportive care being the primary treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Musculoskeletal Health

Background:

  • Growing pains affect a significant number of children aged 3 to 12 years.
  • These pains typically manifest in the late afternoon or evening, potentially disrupting sleep.
  • The exact cause of growing pains is currently unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key characteristics of growing pains in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight the diagnostic approach and management strategies for growing pains.

Main Methods:

  • This is a descriptive summary based on existing medical literature.
  • The abstract focuses on defining the condition, its typical presentation, and diagnostic considerations.

Main Results:

  • Growing pains are characterized by leg pain in children aged 3-12.

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  • Pain occurs predominantly at the end of the day or during the night.
  • The pathogenesis remains unidentified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Growing pains are a diagnosis of exclusion, requiring the elimination of other potential causes of leg pain.
    • Management is primarily supportive, focusing on symptom relief and reassurance.